Team Building

Energizer Activities

Energizers are short activities to re-energize participants. Use them to refocus attention, boost mood, or combat post-lunch drowsiness.

Duration
10 mins
Group Size
5-50
Category
Team Building
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will increase energy levels. Participants will improve focus and alertness. Participants will create a more positive mood.
A team that is re-energized and more engaged. Participants who are ready to resume work with renewed focus.
Select energizers based on the group's current state. Physical activities are great for sluggishness; mental activities help with scattered focus. As the facilitator, set a playful tone. Keep it brief; shorter is better. Be mindful of mobility limitations and offer alternative activities.

  1. Quick Energizers (5-10 min): Choose one or several.

  2. Physical:


  • Shake out: Shake each body part, counting down from 8.

  • Back-to-back: In pairs, try to stand up back-to-back without using hands.

  • Energy ball: Toss an imaginary energy ball around the circle, adding sound effects.


  1. Mental:


  • Word at a time story: As a group, create a story, one word at a time.

  • Count to 20: As a group, count to 20 without planning who speaks next. If two people speak at the same time, restart at 1.

  • Zip zap zop: Pass energy around the circle using gestures and the words "zip", "zap", and "zop."


  1. Creative:


  • Draw your neighbor: Create a quick sketch of the person next to you.

  • Superhero pose: Strike a powerful superhero pose for 30 seconds.

  • Orchestra: Everyone makes a sound; a designated conductor raises or lowers their hand to control volume.

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Open space for movement

  • Willingness to participate

  • Timer

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