Good+and+New

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**This strategy can be used as an opener which also doubles as a classbuilding activity. Sometimes things happen that we are just dying to share, but the appropriate time in class just may not come along. We also don't generally want to be bragadocious or a big show off so this provides opportunity to shine if you want to. Using a Koosh ball as the permission to speak, pass it around and share something good or new that has happened recently in life. Can be professional or personal depending on the group. If the ball comes to you and you have nothing to share...share a big smile which can undoubtedly brighten up someones day! Used to provide time for this once a week. If I forgot, boy was I reminded as kids saved up some "good stuff" to share and wanted their turn to have the spotlight on them for oh but a second or two.** =====