Fun with Character: Lean on Me
Divide into groups of 6 or 8 – it must be an even number. Ask each group to stand in a circle holding hands and count off in order, one, two, one, two. Instruct all the #1s to lean forward while the #2s lean back. To make sure that everyone is going the right direction have them just slightly lean that way. Once you have verified that they are correct then have them lean all the way into it. Make sure that they keep holding hands to keep from falling. Next, have them resume standing upright then lean the other direction. For a Math curriculum connection, have them count off from 1 to N and then use even and odds to determine which direction to lean.
To process this activity, ask these or similar questions:
What did you think would happen when I described this activity?
Was it hard to trust when you started to lean?
How did you feel knowing that others depended on you?
Was it easier to do the second time?
What would you tell other people about how this activity made you feel?
Do you think this activity will help you be more humble?
