Focus & Calm5 min Low None

One syllable

Conversation using only one-syllable words.

Forces precise word choice.

Instructions

Pairs converse — only one-syllable words allowed. 'How are you? Fine. I am tired.' Break = restart. 90s.

Classroom timer

5:00

Best used when

Before a constrained-writing task.

Variation

Whole sentences without the letter 'e'.

Time

5 min

Noise

Low

Prep

None

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