Partner Intro Interview Run
In pairs, students go around a cone course where each stop has an interview question, then run to the next; at the end, each student introduces their partner to the group with a gesture that represents them. It builds listening, memory, and simple public speaking.
How to play
- Set up a course of 6 cones about 30 ft apart, each with a card taped on and a question: "What do you like to do at recess?", "What sport do you want to try?", "What makes you laugh?" (prep ahead of time).
- Form pairs by random draw and send them to different cones (2 min).
- At each cone, one partner reads the question and the other answers; then they switch roles. They have 1 minute before the signal.
- On the signal, they run together to the next cone using the movement on the card (holding hands, side shuffle, zigzag) (6 cones, about 10 min).
- After the course, each pair has 2 minutes to make up a gesture or move that represents their partner.
- In a circle, each student introduces their partner: "This is Lucy, she loves swimming," and does the gesture, which the whole group copies (6 min).
Rules
- Listen to the whole answer without interrupting.
- In the introduction, share only what your partner said is okay to share.
- Run on the outside of the course so you do not bump into pairs at the cones.
- Nobody laughs at a chosen gesture; the group copies it respectfully.
Variations
Easier
Use only three cones with very simple questions, and introduce partners to another pair instead of the whole class.
Standard
Use six cones with interviews, movements, and introductions with a gesture.
Harder
At the end, play a memory round: the teacher does a gesture and students must say whose it was and what fact went with it.
Adaptations
- Students with limited mobility can do the course with cones closer together, or in a wheelchair with the partner pushing if they want.
- For students with language difficulties or autism, answers can be given by pointing to picture symbols on the card.
- For shy students, the pair can introduce each other together or just show the gesture.
Learning goals
- Get to know a classmate on a personal level.
- Listen actively and share information respectfully.
- Express a person's traits through gesture and movement.
Equipment for a class of 25
- cones: 6
- cards: 6
Teacher tip
Draw pairs at random so friends do not always pair up, and post a sample card showing how to introduce someone.
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