Crossword Names

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Have you played this activity? What worked, what didn't work? What type of group? Do you have useful advice for other users? Do you know a fun variation?

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   jeWElle de Mesa June 1, 2023

   On a recent workshop, it was the first time for me to see a space square with a heart drawn onto it. The group said this was about how ‘loved’ they felt as all their names were reflected on the wall; and that sometimes a loving thing to do with colleagues is to give them ‘space’, in whatever way, shape, or form. (“,)

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     Mark Collard June 2, 2023

     Oh wow JeWElle, this is amazing. Such a simple activity yet so powerful a result. Well done for inspiring this.
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   jeWElle de Mesa February 18, 2022

   thaaaaanks for this, mark.

   verrrrry quickly – for diversity – with enough time – have learners choose their own colors, shapes and writing instruments, et al. these choices can be used in future sharing opportunities about:
   1) reasons for choice
   2) how the shapes, colors, et al represent them
   3) other topics for diversity – same letters/different shapes, et al

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     Mark Collard February 18, 2022

     I really appreciate how you have added a diversity angle to this activity, thanks for sharing JeWeL.
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     jeWElle de Mesa January 10, 2023

     We’ve also added a ‘creatively directional’ angle – as a starting point, a crossword phrase or statement is placed in the middle of a wall/floor/table.

     With the current project I’m supporting (data-driven development or 3D), we thought writing the name of the area plus ‘is 3D’ might help get the ball rolling, eg MELBOURNE IS 3D.

     The spaces can be empty squares, or in one area, they put IS on one square.

     All 10 areas we worked with wanted the challenge of putting all names on the board. Following this, we added a reflection question: What were some of the ways/methods we used to ensure that all names are reflected? Some responses that came up were – using full or nicknames, abbreviations (jr. for junior).

     Enjoyyyyy!
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     Mark Collard January 11, 2023

     Beautiful JeWElle, I always appreciate your creativity and willingness to share.