| Duration: 15+ min Number of players: 2+ player/s Materials/ Tools needed: Card set “Lilluu” Publisher: Tell your story LTD Language: Language independent Links: https://stastustastiem.lv/product/lilluu/ |
Short description
“Lilluu” – is an associative card set to talk about oneself, others and the world around.
The purpose of the cards is to help players talk about themselves and get to know themselves better, as well as to learn more about their experience, people and the world around them. There are no age limits for the use of the method, and the game can be played both individually and in groups. The method can be employed according to the professional competence of the facilitator of the game. Before starting to use the game it is highly recommended that you consider carefully the purpose of using the cards, the way of their use and the desired result of the game.
Educational value/ Learning Objectives
- Icebreaking
- To promote discussions and dialogue to build a stronger team and to get to know each other better.
- To develop personal and professional skills – tolerance, empathy, communication, storytelling, presentation, argumentation, active listening, language training, time management, creativity, etc.
Recommendations for use:
- Just take the cards and talk!
Ask the players to take a card (or 2-3 cards) which characterises the question and answers to it the best. Depending on the number of players and specific situation players can be invited to discuss the chosen cards in pairs, small groups or in a larger group.
- Some possible questions to combine with Lilluu cards:
- How do I see myself at the moment? How do I feel right now?
- What do I need to feel better? What do I need to feel happy?
- What makes me happy? What makes me smile?
- What motivates me? What inspires me?
- What would help me to achieve more? What do I want the most right now?
- Which card reflects my interests the best? Which card reflects my goal?
- What am I thankful for? What gives quality to my life?
- Does the card remind me of someone? Of whom and why?
- Which card describes…. (a specific person)?
- How do I think others see me? How would I like others to see me?
- Which card describes my day the best?
- How do I evaluate a specific activity (studies, consultation, task etc.)?
- Which card would you associate with the word … (for example, happiness, joy, tiredness etc.)?
- Be creative! Make new rules of the game which are most appropriate for your needs! Good luck!
Tips and Tricks for Facilitators
How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs
Depending on the situation/ needs you can create your own questions for the individuals/ groups. The description and questions are available in Latvian, Russian and English languages.
Feedback questions
You can also give cards to the learners and invite them to go outside for a walk during which they answer questions, speak, and share thoughts! To highlight the education aspect, after playing the cards short debriefing sessions could be very useful. Here are some questions that can be used:
- Individual self-reflection
- What can I learn from this activity?
- Which sentence made me think the most?
- Pairs conversations
- Did you find some answers that surprised you? Which ones and why?
- What was the most challenging? Why?
- Discussions in groups
- What competences can you develop through this game?
- How would they help you in a professional and personal life?
Further discussion topics
Life goals and values
Lifelong learning
Personal and professional development
