This game comes from the Girl Guides of Canada's
ReACTion Activity Pack.
Introduction
Ask girls to raise their hand if they have ever not said something, asked something or done something because they were worried about standing out from the crowd. Have girls share examples. Explain that it takes confidence to take a stand and have their voices heard and that their voices are important in affecting change.
How to Play
Players
Any number (6 or more is best)
Materials
None
Instructions
- Girls sit in a circle and the Guider gives them a theme for round one. Girls will have the opportunity to share their voice by taking turns making “Stand with me if...” statements in various rounds.
- The first girl stands up and says “Stand with me if …” and she selects something from the theme (for example if the theme is personal characteristic, she might select an eye colour).
- Girls with that characteristic stand with the first girl.
- All girls sit and the next girl has her turn to say her “Stand with me if” statement.
- This continues until all girls have had a turn.
- Guider then introduces another theme, and the process continues.
- At the end of each round, Guider introduces a new theme – making each theme progressively more challenging, such as touching on issues that girls may be passionate about.
- Girls are encouraged to stand for those things that are truly important to them and/or that they want to be part of changing.
- Complete as many rounds as desired.
Possible themes:
- Personal characteristics
- Likes/dislikes
- Something they’ve done/want to do
- Something they’re passionate about
- Something they want to change
- Something they think is unfair
- A difference they want to help make in the world
Debrief the experience using any of the following questions:
- How did it feel to have others stand with you? Was this what you expected?
- What can you do every day to use your voice to share thoughts/ideas/questions more?
- Why is it more important than ever for girls and women to have a voice in the world?
- What are things you can do every day to show that you stand with others?
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