Talk in turn
Includes:
Indoors, Outdoors, Communication, Girls in the lead
Activity time:
< 10 mins
< 10 mins
Age:
4+
Cost:
Low
Speak and listen
This is a great way to ensure everyone gets a say in what the unit does.
Overview
- Ask everyone to sit in a circle.
- While passing a ball, around ask each person to say one thing they would like to do in just one, five or ten words.
- Only the girl holding the ball may speak. They could do it with their eyes closed or sitting facing outwards so they’re not influenced by others.
- Take it further: use this activity in Patrols or Sixes or as part of a Rainbow Chat or Brownie Pow-wow.
Planning checklist
Safety notes
Decision-making can sometimes result in disagreements. Learn more about managing challenges from girls with our Guiding Conversation on behaviour.
| Section | Number of girls per adult |
|---|---|
| Rainbows | 5 |
| Brownies | 8 |
| Guides | 12 |
How many adults are needed?
Use this calculator to find out the ratio of girls to adults that is required for this activity