Pick a Square - Save a Child: Opening Exercise for Law Enforcement Trainers

Opening activities serve to get students acquainted with each other and actively involved with your topic.  They can take time away from your original lesson plan, but their impact is well worth the investment.  Years ago, I came across a really cool team building activity while attending a crime prevention conference in Washington D.C. Each participant had to wear a Post-It Note on their forehead. They interacted with each other and seemed to truly enjoy the group activity. I couldn’t wait to use it when I got back to Ohio. I was always looking for new ways to engage my students and increase their understanding of my topic, and this was an engaging method. When I tried it out with my next class they hated it!  And I mean hated it!...

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