Apple, banana, orange

  The title of the tool 
Apple, banana, orange 

2. The learning objective of the tool 

Fun energiser to create energy and fun. It is very useful to use it after breaks such as lunch or coffee breaks. 

3. Target Group 
People in NEET 

4. Duration of the Tool 
5-10 min 

5. Preparation (Preparation before the implementation, needed materials etc.) 
1.Materials:  No materials needed 

6. Instructions to implement the tool 


 1.Form a circle with people where each member must put their hands on the shoulders of the person in front ; 
2. The facilitator will describe the following commands : 
apple means everybody jumps forward at the same time (the rule is not to break the circle) 
– Orange means everybody jumps bakcwards ; 


-Banana means everybody jumps back turning 180 degree so they will put their hands over the shoulders of the person behind. The facilitator tells them to turn left or right just to create a pattern and people don’t get confused when doing the movement. 
Rounds : 
Easy mode : the facilitatot will be giving commands in a slow pace. Ex. apple !….banana !….orange !, with few seconds stop between the commands ; 

7. Skills – SDGs – Key Competences Chart 
SDG 4 – Quality education  SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth  SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and infrastructure  SDG 10 –Reduced inequalities 

8. Sum Up / Debriefing / Reflection at the end of the implementation 
How do you interpret the exercise?  Do you find it energetic? 

9. Any tips / suggestions to the trainers for the further implementations 

10. Resources / References 
Team building activity 

Chart of the Section 7: 


Reinforced skills 
(Empathy, Communication etc.) 

SDGs targeted 
(SDG4 – Quality in Education etc.) 

Erasmus+ Key Competences 
(Learning to Learn, Social Competences etc.) 
Problem solving SDG 4 – Quality education Learning to learn 
Developing strategy SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth Sense of Initiative and Entrepreneurship 
Team work SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and infrastructure Social and Civic Competences 

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