UNZIP-it!™ AND TALK ABOUT TOPICS THAT MATTER
It's time to open up the conversation and talk about the unspeakable! Pop a bunch of pertinent questions into the UNZIP-it!™ zipper mouth and pass the pouch from player to player. Unzip the playful pocket and pull out a discussion topic to spark conversation and build relationships. Invite recipients to pull out a topic, read it to the group and respond.
Stuff the pocket with the following deck of 30 pre-printed cards. Each deck contains the same prompts as its namesake Thumball (you can customize any blank cards with your own discussion prompts)
Pocket: 8” x 6”
Cards: 3.5” x 2.5”
UNZIP-it!™ WITH STRESS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION CARDS
Explore the causes of stress and the various ways you might manage its impact with the Stress Management Card Deck. Teams can discuss what affects their stress level, how they can help each other out, how they can better manage their own approach to stress, and more. (Click on the card images above to see the prompts)
STRESS MANAGEMENT CONVERSATION STARTERS
The prompts on the Stress Management Deck will help you explore and discuss the following:
- Causes of stress: tasks, chores, times of year, and situation that bring angst
- Controlling stress: ways to minimize stress and focus on priorities
- Sources of calm: hobbies, activities, quiet places that bring relaxation
- Wellness practices: Sleep, exercise and diet that nourish you
- Dealing with stress: what do you do (can you do) when you get stressed
- Electronics: impact of technology and email on stress levels
READ THE PLAYFUL POEM ON THE BACK
Feeling shy about speaking out?
Or, not sure what to talk about?
It's easy now to start the flow,
And have discussions bloom and grow.
Unzip the pouch and pick a topic,
Big and broad, or microscopic,
A prompt that doesn't dig too deep,
Or one that makes you take a leap.
Go ahead, reach in and pick it,
Read the prompt and then UNZIP-it!
[NOTE: Silver Series Conversation Prompts are available as Thumballs, UNZiP-IT! Pocket & Deck, and Virtual/Remote PPT.]
** TIPS & FACILITATION SUGGESTIONS **
Take turns circulating the UNZIP-it!™ Ask players to answer the prompt they've pulled out of the pouch
If you want to kick it up a notch, try these creative twists:
- Ask players to anticipate what answer will be given by another player.
- Have players recall answers given by previous responders, before adding their own answer.
- Ask first recipient to select a question panel to which all players must respond or contribute.
- Ask listeners what they think the prompt was.
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