Playbook for universal design

Universal design methods for more inclusive solutions

Storytime Add/remove

Purpose:

Energizers are a great method to implement when you feel like the energy level in the room is down, or if motivation is running low. 

A little bit of laughter or movement can have a great impact on the mood in the room.

Step by step Facilitating tips

Tips to include participants who are not able to:

Move

If there is a participant unable to stand up the energizer can be conducted sitting down

Overview

Input

Participants low on energy

Output

Energy level up!

Complexity

Simple

Time

5-10 min

Participants

4+

Activity

Core abilities: Ability to speak

Step by step:

  1. Ask participants to stand up

  2. Explain the method and rules of the ‘storytime’. The energizer revolves around creating a story together, however each participant is only allowed to say three words at a time.

  3. Storytime can go on for several rounds, depending on how many participants you have, until a fun story has emerged.

When doing this method you should consider:

This is a good energizer if you have a participant that has visual impairment.
Encourage laughter and fun, the whole purpose is to lift the mood.