One-Two-Three

Fun partner energiser to develop focus, laughter & quick reactions.

One-Two-Three

Fun partner energiser to develop focus, laughter & quick reactions.

Fun Partner Energiser

This quick and easy energiser creates an atmosphere of laughter and focused concentration through progressively challenging mental and physical actions. One-Two-Three is both a fun partner energiser and a simple counting exercise that quickly builds rapport between pairs. Perfect as a quick warm-up, brain break, or transition activity to boost energy and engagement, it will generate plenty of laughter when mistakes inevitably occur.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Form partners, with each person facing the other about 1 metre apart.
Each pair will aim to count out loud the numbers “1, 2, 3” with each person saying one number at a time, eg Jane says “1” and then Amber says “2,” then Jane says “3,” etc.
Pairs continue repeating this pattern of numbers as fast and accurately as possible.
After a short practice, explain that you want each pair to repeat the process, but first substituting the calling of “1” with a clap over one’s head, eg sounds like clap, two, three.
Then, after several rounds, repeat the process by substituting the calling of “2” with a little jump on the spot, eg sounds like clap, jump, three.
Finally, repeat the process by substituting the calling of “3” with the sound of a cat’s meow, eg sounds like clap, jump meow.
Encourage each pair to complete the exercise as quickly, accurately and for as long as possible.
If a mistake is made, the pair should enjoy a good laugh and then start over.
Swap partners, or try a variation.

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