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Three Things in Common

Pairs find three surprising things they share — nothing obvious allowed.

Breaks down assumptions students have about each other — creates genuine moments of recognition.

Instructions

Pair up randomly. Find three things in common — obvious things don't count. The things must be surprising. After three rounds with different partners, share the most unexpected discovery with the group.

Classroom timer

10:00

Best used when

Early in a term or after a class reshuffle when students don't know each other.

Variation

Find three differences instead — things that make you genuinely different from each other.

Time

10 min

Noise

Medium

Prep

None

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