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Pick A Stick
Pick A Stick
Pick A Stick
Sources for your activity and for your adaptations (APA citations)
- Hickman, L., Tripp, K., & Bishop, D. (2021, August 7). The gratitude game: Pick-up
https://teachbesideme.com/gratitude-game-pick-sticks/.
Activity Description
● Students introduce themselves, define RT and how this activity incorporates RT.
● A facilitator will ask the participants if anyone is familiar with the “pick-up
sticks” game
● Facilitator will explain the rules and flow of the game, sitting around in a circle,
the sticks will be dropped in a clutter in front of each group and the rule of the
game is when grabbing a colored stick, you can not grab the same color as the
● Facilitator will then display an image which shows how the activity works, there
will be 6 different colored sticks and each color represents a different question
● Each time participants pick up a stick they will share their answer to the question
associated with the color, facilitators will comment on answers and participants
Primary social interaction pattern(s) (activity analysis) – Explanation of the reason for the chosen
pattern or patterns.
- The primary interaction pattern of this activity is Intra-group since this activity is
more persons intent upon reaching a mutual goal; action requires positive verbal
Adaptation: One researched adaptation specific to a disability group assigned for each of the four
(4) uploaded activities. This is not for the purpose of leading activities; this is only for the
- For an individual with a C 6 spinal cord injury, they can suffer from loss of
sensation from the top of the ribs or down. They are able to use tenodesis to pick
up objects and perform basic activities of daily living such as brushing teeth or
bruising hair. The individual can still participate in group activities and interact
socially with others. While they go through their recovery period, this may be a
a stick with others can help the individual feel more safe sharing their feelings as
others share them. An individual who suffers from a C6 spinal cord injury and
having to be away from others for so long recovering may begin to have difficulty
with social interactions, restricted interests, desire for sameness, and distinctive
strengths.Speaking with and sharing your feelings with others can allow them to
reflect on how to work through it with the support and ideas from others too.
Talia Cantaffa