What's On My T-Shirt?
A circle warmup: one participant asks another what is on their "t-shirt", after which a caption for the image appears. The format easily varies by addressing and can be accompanied by a shared rhythm or ball-passing.
Full description
Setup and Launch
Stand the group in a circle. Different configurations are possible: go in order (e.g., to the person on the left), choose an addressee randomly, or work with a host in the centre.
State the basic phrasing formula and indicate the allowed variations: you can ask about the print on "my" t-shirt, or on "your/their" t-shirt, pointing to a third participant.
How It Goes
The game is built on alternating description of the image and the caption that appears.
- A participant chooses an addressee and asks a question about the print on "their own" t-shirt.
- The one chosen gives a detailed description of what is "shown".
- They then pass the turn with a phrase about a caption appearing; the person addressed invents the caption text, relating it to the image or print described.
- The turn passes on — around the circle or with random selection; if desired, shift focus to "his/her t-shirt".
To hold group attention, add a simple action: a shared rhythm (claps) or passing a ball.
Key rules
Address the chosen participant by name.
Ask for a detailed, specific description of what's on the "t-shirt".
After the description, always launch the transition with the phrase: "And under it the caption reads: ..."
To focus the group, you can keep a shared rhythm or pass a ball.
Context
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