Focus & Calm3 min Medium None

Pass the clap

A single clap travels around the circle with eye contact.

Synchronises the group's attention.

Instructions

Stand in a circle. Pass a clap by turning to your neighbour and clapping in sync, eye contact required. Speed up. Then add a clap going the opposite direction simultaneously.

Classroom timer

3:00

Best used when

Start of a lesson that needs focus.

Variation

‘Send across’ — the clapper points to anyone in the circle.

Time

3 min

Noise

Medium

Prep

None

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