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10.5 I AGREE, I DISAGREEAge :6 years and olderNumber of players : minimum 5-10Time: 30 minMaterial: sheets of paper and pencils or pensEXPLANATIONLabel four sheets of paper: “ I totally agree”, “ I agree”, “ I absolutely disagree”, “ I disagree”. Place a paper on each wall ofthe classroom (in case you are out-doors, place a few chairs on opposite sides, leaving space as if you are in a classroom).Explain the middle of the class is considered as neutral or “ I don’t know”. Show the participants that, when a statement istold (like: “adults always answer better than children”) they have to choose whether they agree or not, and how much, andgo to the proper place in the class. Once all the players have chosen their place, ask the members from each side to givea reason to their choice and try to convince the others to join their side. When a large number has changed his mind, readmore statements and start again. Topics to discuss:“we can agree about.. , or disagree”. Insist on tolerance and importance of respecting other peoples’ opinions. We candisagree about some issues, and discuss and learn from each other. Our disagreement does not mean we have to argueor fight. Friendship can be based on reciprocal respect, not only on similarity of opinions.GOAL OF THE GAME80Understand that everyone can have different opinions with somegood reasons; understand the importance of tolerance and respect.