Problem Solving Activities| Scissors

SCISSORS: Split the group into small groups of any number you would like and have each group sit in a circle.The first person starts by turning to the person to his/her right and saying, “I am passing these scissors to you....” (And they fill in either “crossed” or “open.”The phrase they choose to end with depends on whether their legs are crossed or open.They can do whatever they want with the scissors in terms of how they pass them to the person next to them.The person who is receiving the scissors must say, “I am receiving these scissors...” (The ending should reflect how the person before had his/her legs positioned - NOT how they passed the scissors.)Game continues around circle...play until everyone has figured out the game.NOTE: Participants can get easily frustrated if they can not figure out the game...be patient and encouraging.