See alternate: Back to Back Drawing Relay
Activity Description: One youth describes a simple drawing they make while their partner, sitting back-to-back, tries to recreate it without looking.
Items Needed:
- Paper
- Pencils or pens
- (Optional) Simple shape or design examples for inspiration
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–15 min):
- Pair up youth. (1–2 min)
- Have each pair sit back-to-back.
- Draw a simple design. (5–6 min)
- One youth in each pair draws on paper on the ground in front of them.
- The drawing youth describes their design to their partner.
- The partner recreates the drawing based on the description.
- Youth compare both drawings. (2–5 min)
- Each pair turns around to see how close they came to drawing the same drawing.
- (Optional) Discuss how better communication might have improved the drawing.
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