Lap circle
A lap circle, also known as a lap sit, lap game, or human chair, is used as an icebreaker or for team building. It is an exercise meant to build cooperation, trust, and coordination.[1]
The exercise
A lap circle is formed by a number of people (the more, the better) standing in a circle, shoulder to shoulder, all facing towards the center. The next step is for everyone to take a quarter turn to the left (or right), and then, on a given command, everyone sits on the lap of the person behind them. The end result is everyone supporting someone and being supported by another.[2]
Uses
The primary use of the exercise is for team building.[1] Businesses sometimes use lap circles as a trust and team building exercise.[2] The exercise can be a good icebreaker for youth groups and can help teach the concept of trust.[3]
See also
- Group development
- Personal development
- Team management
- Teamwork
- Team effectiveness
- Group-dynamic game
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The human chair". thegamegal.com. The Game Gal. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 GAIL, MAX. "RUNNING LAPS". abilitymagazine.com. Ability Magazine. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ↑ "Lap Sit". jubed.com. Youth Group Games. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
External links
- Icebreakers at Curlie
- Icebreaker games and team building activities Archived 2020-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Icebreaker games for adults, teens, and kids
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