Kutayib

4.1. Skill Star

Session Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe own strengths with adjectives.

  • Ask questions about another person.

  • Exchange characteristics and skills.

Duration

45min

Group size

Set by facilitator

Materials needed

Colours, paper, pens

Session Description 

This session focuses on helping participants explore and express their personal strengths and qualities in a creative and interactive way. Through drawing and sharing activities, they reflect on their own skills, learn to describe themselves with adjectives, and engage in meaningful exchanges with others. The session promotes self-awareness, confidence, and open communication in a positive group setting.

Duration: 45min

Group size: Think – pair - share

Materials needed: Colours, paper, pens

  • Draw a star with as many arrows as you like (see page 68)

  • Write your name or stick a photo of yourself in the centre of the star

  • Write something that represents your personality* or something you can do well** on each ray of the star

  • Which is your favourite skill?

  • Exchange your skills with your neighbour.

  • Put your skill star on the floor, walk around and look at all the other stars.

  • Play a guessing game (who’s star is it?) and/or discuss it (what did you not know about your friend?)

*Some adjectives: honest, creative, small, cool, quiet, funny, artistic, sporty, interested, excited, happy, strong, intelligent, open, courageous, tall, smart, talkative etc.

** For example: singing, drawing, listening, cooking, taking pictures, hiking, organizing, knitting, playing football etc.

Objectives: To be able to describe yourself and exchange with others.

*FACE (Families and Children in Education) Vol. 2 textbook - page 40