Trading Cards
Trading Cards is an interactive icebreaker that allows participants to express unique aspects of their personalities in a creative way. This method is ideal for warming up a group by encouraging personal expression and sparking conversation through the exchange of personalized cards.
Cómo ejecutarlo
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Distribute large index cards and markers to each participant.
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Instruct participants to create a personal 'trading card' that includes a self-portrait, a nickname, and an interesting fact about themselves.
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Allow 5–10 minutes for participants to complete their cards.
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Have participants pass their cards around the room randomly.
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Encourage participants to read the cards they receive and hold onto one card they find intriguing.
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Ask participants to volunteer to share the name and nickname of the card they chose and ask the card's creator a question about the unique fact on it.
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Let the creator respond and choose whether to ask a question to the person whose card they are holding or pass it on.
Consejos
Encourage creativity and humor in the creation of trading cards to make the activity more engaging.
Keep the pace lively to maintain energy, and ensure everyone has a chance to participate without the session dragging on too long.
Variaciones
For a themed session, you can ask participants to create trading cards related to the session's topic or theme. Alternatively, use digital tools for remote or hybrid settings to create and share virtual trading cards.
Casos de uso
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