A
good whole class warm up game- 'Balloon Race'- can be used to introduce the
topic of 'symbolism'- play the game and then ask what could the balloon be if
not a balloon. Include a red balloon and you can discuss the ideas for what red
could represent e.g. anger/ love/ war. Also can be played to introduce the idea
of 'blame', 'responsibility' etc.
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Whole class sits
in a circle.
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Label them red/
blue alternately according to the colours of the balloon.
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Get the red team
to put their hands up so they know which team they are on and repeat for the blues.
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Start with 2
balloons at opposite sides of the circle and shout 'go'.
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The students pass
the balloon to their team mates in a clockwise direction. This can alternate on the next go.
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The aim is to
catch up with the other balloon!
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More balloons can
be added.
