12 Presentation Dynamics For Children And Groups Of Adults
Most of the people we are constantly meeting new people With most people we generally establish superficial, rather casual contact. But sometimes we want to really know someone, especially when it is going to be someone with whom we are going to have a more fluid relationship. The perfect example is starting a new job, or starting a school year in childhood. And meeting someone from scratch can be more difficult than it seems, especially for those with a shy nature.
To deal with this situation, It may be useful to carry out different presentation dynamics like the ones we are going to mention along the following lines.
Before looking at different presentation dynamics, it is advisable to first make a short introduction to know what we are referring to.
Dynamics is understood as that set of resources, strategies, methods and techniques used with the purpose of achieving a specific objective, generally causing some type of movement or action by one or more agents.
Regarding the dynamics of presentation, we would be talking about different methods designed to facilitate initial contact and interaction between members of a group, in such a way that deeper ties can be established later or that there is recognition between individuals. In general, they are very useful for everyone, although they are especially useful for those who are more shy or have difficulty establishing initial contact.
It is common for presentation dynamics to have a certain recreational component in such a way that a positive emotional climate is established and learning and relaxation of those involved is encouraged.
It is important to keep in mind that the effectiveness of said resource is not only linked to the practice itself, but will be conditioned by a wide variety of factors. Among them we can find the context, the situation and the moment in which they are carried out, the way of approaching those who are going to carry it out, the level of relationship of the dynamic in question with the objectives that are intended to be met, the expertise of who sets it in motion or its adaptation to the capabilities, motivations and even personality of those who are going to carry it out.
It may seem that the dynamics of presentation are typical of children’s contexts. But although it is true that They are especially useful and are widely used in the world of education, are also carried out among adults and even the elderly. For example, it is not uncommon to find practices of this type in the workplace. They are also useful on a therapeutic level to train social skills. It can even be used to perform cognitive stimulation, serving to promote immediate or even longer-term memory.
Thus, we can distinguish between several types of fundamental presentation dynamics:
Examples of dynamics to introduce yourself
Below we present a dozen simple dynamics that can be used versatilely in a wide variety of contexts.
1. Name chain
Probably the simplest dynamic is based on forming a circle. Each of the participants will say their name and basic characteristics before moving on to the next. Once this is done, each person will take turns saying the name of each member of the group. You can do it faster and faster or change direction from time to time to do it differently.
2. Pass the buck
A simple but effective game. The participants must form a circle, and at first each member of the group, in turn, tells the rest her name. After that, a ball is taken that the members of the group must pass to each other. Whoever receives the ball must say the name of the person who passed it to him before throwing it to another person, who must do the same. It is not necessary to follow an order in the passes, this can be random as long as all participants are included.
If you want to add a competitive component or as a way to finish the game, as time goes by the ball will be thrown faster and faster. Whoever does not correctly identify the person who passed it to him or does not manage to catch the ball is eliminated. Of course, this last paragraph should only be applied in a recreational context, and is not recommended in certain sectors of the population.
A dynamic similar to the previous one. In this case, There is a ball of wool that will unravel as it is passed between the members of the group It is one of the most used presentation dynamics in boys and girls.
First, one person will say his or her name or some aspect previously agreed upon by the group as the main element of presentation, and then pass the ball to the next person. This one must repeat what the previous one has said and add his own presentation before passing it on again, and so on.
4. Introduce each other
All participants are put into groups of two. Among them they will introduce themselves saying their basic information and some identifying or unexpected detail or some particular taste or dream Afterwards, the entire group will meet and each member of each pair will introduce the other.
5. Presentation through vignettes
This is a somewhat different way of presenting themselves, in which each member of the group will draw four vignettes on a sheet of paper that represent identifying aspects of the person or recent experiences. After that, They will get into pairs and each one will explain to the other what they have drawn and why it represents them
6. Find your partner
This dynamic is based on choosing well-known phrases, sayings or drawings that are divided into two and distributed among the members of the group. Each one must find the person who has the part of the sentence or drawing that is missing.
7. The card game
Each member of the group receives a card and a safety pin. They will put their name on it, horizontally or vertically, and Other words will be generated from at least some of the letters Specifically positive adjectives about one’s own person.
After this, time is left for the participants to walk around the room. Finally, they will meet as a group and formally introduce themselves. An attempt will be made to get the rest to remember the characteristics and/or names of the rest, with a moderator asking each one about the characteristics of a classmate.
8. The dice
A die of relatively large proportions will be previously created, On each face there will be an interesting aspect that can be used to present yourself For example, “my main motivation is…”, “I want to work on…”, “my favorite dish is…”. Subsequently, each member of the group will roll the dice and must give an answer to the phrase that comes out. This will be repeated as many times as desired. This is one of the most popular presentation dynamics for adults.
9. Identification with an animal/superhero/superpower
Another way to know each other is through what we identify with. Thus, the group is asked to find an animal, superhero, superpower or movie/book/video game character that each member considers represents them or has the same qualities as them. You will also assess how you are similar, what you would need to get closer to being like him/her/it and why you like it.
Later each one will explain which character they have chosen and the significance of being chosen as a group will be explored.
10. Chain: the gesture of my name
The group stands in a circle or in several subgroups. Each person must think of different gestures that symbolize their name or that are based on the sounds of their letters, and then show them to others. The rest will have to guess. After that, it is possible to make a chain in which each of the members of the group performs their gesture and that of the previous ones.
11. Collective drawing
As its name indicates, to carry out this dynamic to introduce yourself you need to have paper and several pens or, preferably, markers. Taking turns, each of the people who make up the group must draw parts of a house until it is “built,” and they must say what aspects of their own identity each of the elements that one decides to draw represents. That is everyone must say why they choose to draw that element, and why they choose to draw it that way clarifying what aspects of your way of being or your life are behind that choice.
12. The desert island
This is one of the most fun presentation dynamics that most stimulates the imagination, making it ideal for children or for adult gatherings that have an informal atmosphere. It consists of each person saying, in addition to their name, What three items would you take to a desert island, and why?
