Knowledge - Teach me fast! - StreetSmart Play

Topic
- Society
- Citizenship & human rights
- Identity & emotions
Learning skills
- Critical & reflective thinking
- Communication & expression
Activity type
- Group discussion
- Energiser & ice breaker
Materials
- None
Age
- 6 - 11 years
- 12 - 14 years
- 15 - 17 years
5 - 15 minutes
+5 players
Easy
Calm
Small (office, pavement)

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A step-by-step guide to play the game

Players walk freely around the space. When they hear a clap, they have to find a partner.

Give players a prompt. It can be general or on a specific topic, for example: “Teach you partner something” or “Teach you partner something about... (school, sports, music)”.

Players have 30 seconds to teach other something, it can be anything (a new word, a trick, a fun fact). Encourage simple topics.

After both partners have shared what they know, players start walking around again. Clap and let players pair up with different partners. Repeat several rounds.

Extra game information

This game is part of "The Children's Parliament: Access to Justice - International Day for Street Children 2026" activity, and helps explore the pillar of Knowledge through play.

This activity highlights that everyone has something valuable to share. It promotes curiosity, confidence, and peer learning through quick and informal exchanges.

Discussion tips

To spark a reflection and deepen the conversation, at the end of the game you can ask the players questions like:

What did you learn from others?
Was it easy to teach something?
Did you learn anything surprising?
Why is it important to share knowledge with others?

Variations

If you are playing with younger groups

Suggest easy, familiar topics and allow extra time to explain.

If you are playing with older groups

Encourage sharing useful knowledge and rights-related ideas. At the end of each round, you can spark a discussion on the most surprising facts or opinions.

Specific learning objectives

Recognize that everyone has knowledge to share.
Build confidence in sharing ideas.
Encourage curiosity and peer learning.

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