Twenty-One

Twenty-one

Objective
problem-solve and communication

Group size

6 to 27 ideal

Materials

None

Directions
1. Divide students into two/three teams of 3-9 members.
2. Each team needs a person to serve as a "counter."
3. There is no talking by group members except for the "counter."
     Note: the "counter" may participate or watch.

4. Each team stands in a circle, facing each other, with their hands behind their backs.
5. The "counter" counts one, two, three, and on three each person holds up 0-10 fingers.
6. The counter adds them up and if all fingers equal 21 that team wins.
7. If no winner keep playing the game until students lose interest.
8. Remember : Only the counter may TALK.