Add@Me Learning Methods (EN)


Title: Mascot
Summary: Participants have blindfolds on their eyes. They are seated in a circle, the facilitator presents a mascot saying e.g., : “This is a teddy bear called Pooh and my name is……”. Each of the participants, one after another, introduces themselves this way. The Mascot is passed from hand to hand.
Objectives: Knowing the names
Materials / Equipment needed: Mascot and blindfolds for participants
Group size: Any size
Duration: 10 minutes or according to the group size
Step-by-step instructions: The steps and rules are explained in the summary.
Reflection and evaluation questions: After the game the participants share their reflexions and feelings: how it was to take part in this exercise without seeing each other? Was their perception in their opinion different than if they did not have the blinfolds? What about their comfort / well-being? Did they like this exercise?
Possible risk factors: Some participants can feel very uncomfortable with the blindfolds for different reasons - their refusal of using it should be accepted.
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