Restorative Practices Practices & Activities

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Circle Openers/Closers:

• What is your weather report?

• If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

• If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

• What is your favorite food? Ice cream flavor? Sports team?

Icebreaker:

The Wind Blows: a great way to get folks up and moving and connecting.

Stand in a circle with one person in the middle. The person in the middle says, “the wind blows for _____” and everyone who fits that category moves to another seat. Here are some options:

• People who are not wearing socks

• People who play an instrument

• People who speak more than one language

• People who go to bed before 10pm

• People who love the Giants

• People who have a pet