Memory of Animal Tracks
A very special memory game, which can easily be copied at home by participants. The activity is a wonderful introduction activity / ice breaker for a day in the forest and can be used for all ages and levels of physical fitness or knowledge of the visiting group. We also like to use it when we are visited by so-called “welcoming classes,” which is the name of the entry classes for refugees into the German school system.
The memory game introduces the animals and their specific tracks (and calls) of our local forest. This is a good way to start communication about forest creatures, their ways of life, their relevance for the forest ecosystem and also to start discussing personal experiences. The children often talk about their own experiences, such as their experiences in their home countries and their fauna. The game is very flexible and it is easy to ad animals from other countries so as to engage the guests. It is also a great way to share our different languages; everybody can participate actively by adding their words or phrases and show their ability to copy animal calls. The use of animal voices - genuine and imitated by us – lets us get closer to our wildlife and is a lot of fun.
Since everybody can participate, the game strengthens the children's sense of belonging to a group and their self-confidence.
Depending on the number of participants and their knowledge, the memory game can be played individually, in teams or in groups.
Contact
Elke Sobota-Baisch, Forest School Spandau, Berlin, Jugend in Berliner Wäldern (JIBW) e. V.
Tel.: +49/30-3363055, Mobil +49/15771769623
e-mail: waldschule-spandau@jibw.de
