To play Gracious Goat have the group stand in a circle.

One player (A) approaches another player (B) in the circle.  The player (A) acts as if they are carrying a goat in their arms to the other player (B) and gives the goat to that player saying, “I give you the gracious goat.”

The player receiving the glorious goat says, “I have the gracious goat.”

The players on either side of the player receiving the goat say, “They have the gracious goat.”

The players on either side of them get down on one knee, raise an arm up and say, “Isn’t it grand that they have the gracious goat?”

 

Teacher Notes:

  • The interactions are played with an air of ritual. Voices declaratory and actions displayed for others.
  • Use this games to teach: Collaboration.  Commitment. Emotional investment. Spontaneity.
  • Extension: Add emotions.