Reach Out and Touch Someone
Reach Out and Touch Someone
Focus Area
• Wrap up activity for a group that has spent a significant amount of time together and is a solid team
Time Needed
• 10 minutes
Directions
• have group sit in circle with their eyes closed
• start the music
• once the music starts playing, tap on 4 people’s shoulders and ask them to stand outside of the circle
• then ask series of questions (5-6 each round)
• Have the person outside of the circle “touch someone” who has …. (respond to question)
• Make sure everyone gets a chance to play both roles
Possible Questions
• Someone who makes you laugh • Someone who gives it their all
• Someone you wish you knew better • Someone who has given you good advice
• Someone who is a leader • Someone who is very special to you
• Someone you admire • Someone who is very strong
• Someone who has taught you something • Someone who does a good job
important • Someone who challenges you
• Someone who has shared a secret with you • Someone who you appreciate
• Someone who is a friend • Someone who you would like to know better
• Someone you trust • Someone who has recently done something nice
• Someone you respect for you
• Someone who really lives out loud • Someone with a good sense of humor
• Someone who is a good listener • Someone who is creative
• Someone who has helped you when you need it • Someone with good ideas
most • Someone who is reliable
• Someone who can really brighten your day • Someone who is patient
• Someone you can depend on • Someone who is forgiving
• Someone who really carries the team • Someone who is passionate
• Someone who you learned something from • Someone who represents the group well
• Someone who you believe has something special • Someone with dreams and ability to make them
to offer happen
• Someone who has made you try harder • Someone with values that you admire
• Someone who has inspired you • Someone you believe in
• Someone who is fun to be with • Someone who shows compassion
• Someone who you feel supported by • Someone who has touched your life
• Someone you have told a secret with
These resources have been adapted throughout the years. If you know the
origin of any of these activities, please feel free to let us know so we can list the
proper citation. A special thank you to the students, faculty, and staff who have
contributed over the years.