Date of Activity: Concentration Game
Venue: Srinivas University
Facilitator: Ranjith bhat
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Participants: 1st Year MSW
Students
Duration: Approximately 3 seconds.
Objective of the Activi
1. The primary aim of the concentration game using numbers and hand claps
was to:
2. Improve participants’ focus and concentration.
3. Enhance listening and coordination skills.
4. Encourage group participation and alertness in a fun setting.
Description of the Game:
In this
concentration game, participants stood in a circle. The rules were as follows:
1. Participants had to
count numbers in sequence (e.g., 1, 2, 3...) aloud.
2. At every multiple of a
specific number (e.g., 3 or 5), the participant had to clap instead of saying
the number.
3. If someone said the
number instead of clapping or missed their turn, they were either given a fun
task or asked to restart the sequence.
Example:
1.
The counting goes: "1", "2", clap (for 3),
"4", clap (for 5), "6", etc.
2.
Advanced levels included:
3.
Using two numbers (e.g., 3 and 7), where players had to clap at either or
both.
4.
Changing direction of counting mid-way to increase difficulty.
Observations:
1. Participants were highly engaged and
enthusiastic.
2. Some initial confusion was observed, which
gradually reduced with practice.
3. Laughter and mistakes added to the fun and helped
participants become more comfortable.
4. The game encouraged peer learning and mutual
support.
Skills Developed:
1.
Concentration and Attention: Participants had to remain alert to maintain the
number sequence and identify clapping points.
2. Memory and
Quick Thinking: They had to remember the clapping rule and apply it on the
spot.
3. Coordination:
Listening, responding, and physically clapping in rhythm improved motor
coordination.
4. Team
Interaction: Built rapport and positive group dynamics.
The concentration game using numbers and clapping
was a simple yet effective group activity that fostered mental alertness,
teamwork, and quick thinking. It proved to be an enjoyable exercise, suitable
for all age groups, and served as an excellent icebreaker and energizer.
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