BTU overview
Faculty 4
Chair of Social work Prof. Dr. Daniela Cornelia Stix

Nimble paws

The photo shows the blank playing cards that can be borrowed from the Laboratory for Didactics and Methods.
Laboratory for didactics and methods

The exercise is ideal as an energiser for in between or after a (long) break to 'wake up', as not only speed but also motor skills are stimulated.

Number of participants

Minimum: 2
Optimum: 2-4
Maximum: 7

Duration

10-15 minutes, without evaluation discussion

Space

Normal seminar room, with large table area

Material

60 blank cards - made from sturdy original playing cardboard with a varnished surface; blank / white on one side
Stopwatch if necessary

Set-up and procedure

The blank cards are laid out randomly in the centre between the participants. On the command "Go" or "Start", the participants should collect the cards as quickly as possible and place them in a pile. Whoever has the largest pile of cards at the end is the winner. Depending on the difficulty level, a time limit can also be set by a "referee".