Participants are given a ‘magic cane’ which they must lower to the ground, balanced only on their index fingers. What at first seems like a simple task, can become incredibly frustrating for all involved, and requires teamwork and cooperation to complete. This is great for helping students: Communicate Cooperate Problem solve Show leadership Move past blame Equipment needed: 1 ‘magic’ cane Length: 25 min Group Size: 6+ Age Range: 13+ (although safe from 8+) Setup Time: 2 minutes The cane will normally appear to rise, much to the group’s frustration. This will often lead to team members looking for a culprit who is responsible. After a few attempts, it is worth stopping them, and helping them to reflect on: Blame Noise level Whose voices are being heard and whose are not How many voices are helpful to hear at one time Their plan to get to success