Youth Activity Archive

See alternate: Back to Back Drawing Relay

Activity Description: One youth describes a simple drawing they make while their partner, sitting back-to-back, tries to recreate it without looking.

Items Needed:

• Paper
• Pencils or pens
• (Optional) Simple shape or design examples for inspiration

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–15 min):

1. Pair up youth. (1–2 min)
   • Have each pair sit back-to-back.
2. Draw a simple design. (5–6 min)
   • One youth in each pair draws on paper on the ground in front of them.
   • The drawing youth describes their design to their partner.
   • The partner recreates the drawing based on the description.
3. Youth compare both drawings. (2–5 min)
   • Each pair turns around to see how close they came to drawing the same drawing.
   • (Optional) Discuss how better communication might have improved the drawing.

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