The Big Wind Blows

Topic
- Citizenship & human rights
- Identity & emotions
Learning skills
- Self-awareness
- Empathy & social awareness
- Communication & expression
- Gross motor skills
Activity type
- Circle group game
- Energiser & ice breaker
Materials
- None
Age
- 6 - 11 years
- 12 - 14 years
- 15 - 17 years
- 18+ years
5 - 15 minutes
+5 players
Easy
Medium
Large (sports hall, football field)

Contributors

Uit De Marge

Everything you need to play this game

chairs

A step-by-step guide to play the game

Have the groups sit in a circle, on a chair. The centre of the circle should be empty. There should be one less chair or seat in the circle than people playing the game.

The facilitator stands in the middle of the circle and explains the game: The person in the middle says, "The big wind blows for ..." and finishes the sentence by saying something true about themselves. For example, "The big wind blows for everyone who has a sister".

Once the person in the middle has made their statement, everyone in the circle who identifies themselves must get out of their chair and find a new one. They should move up more than one chair from where they are sitting.

The person in the middle also tries to find a new chair. The person who ends up in the middle continues the game by saying, "The big wind blows for ...".

The game ends when most people in the group have had a chance to sit in the middle or until the facilitator calls time.

Extra game information

Sometimes the person in the middle is given the opportunity to say "Hurricane" instead of making a statement. If the person in the middle does this, everyone must stand up and find a new place to sit down.
For players with physical mobility, the option can be offered to let them stand up, turn around and sit in the same seat again instead of letting them change seats.

What people said about this game

Be the first to write a review

If you have played this game please help inform other people by giving a review.

Have you played The Big Wind Blows game?

Don’t hesitate, share your feedback and help others to pick the right games. Tell us how it was and how the children reacted? Or do you have any advice for other players, a fun variation, a possible improvement?