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Game: Abstract Alphabet

Type/Purpose: Community Builder

Materials: A piece of paper and writing utensil for each participant.

Set-Up: Place participants in a circle and give them each a paper and writing utensil.

Play:

  • Instruct participants to fold their paper so that it has eight squares, or a 4×2 grid (hot dog fold, hamburger, hamburger). Direct participants to mark the grid lines, and in the top left box write a capital letter of their choice. After doing so, have them slide their paper to the person on their left.
  • After receiving the paper, the participant will rewrite the original letter in the next box, then elaborate on the letter, using a different category. After drawing, pass the paper to the next person. After all slots are filled, pass the papers back and have a show and tell. Or lay the papers out and have awards. Or discuss the process.
  • Example categories might include: Animal, Vegetable, Form of Transportation, Person, Fall/Winter Theme, Sports, Food, Electronic, Kitchen Utensil, Ocean Theme, Movie, etc.

Published November 11, 2010

About the author

Sean Cramer graduated as a DCE from Concordia University, River Forest and served as a Program Assistant/Associate at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, TX. After moving back to his hometown near Rockford, IL, Sean currently works with Developmentally Disabled individuals. Aside from awaiting a Call in professional ministry again, Sean enjoys volunteering, reading, playing games, exercising and observing his dog be absolutely resistant to any new tricks.
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