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Cloud Watching
Lie back, stare up, and name what you see.
Ages 3-52-4 peopleLow energy15-30 minNo setupCalm
What you need
- A blanket or sleeping pad to lie on
- An open sky with some cloud cover
How to play
- 1.Lay blankets on the ground in an open area. Everyone lies on their back.
- 2.Spend the first two minutes just looking - no talking.
- 3.One person points to a cloud and names a shape. "That one looks like a running dog."
- 4.The next person must find a different cloud and name a different shape. Go around the group.
- 5.Optional game: vote on the best shape each round. Three votes to confirm.
Variations
- Story chain: each cloud shape becomes the next character or scene in an ongoing story.
- Cloud ID: try to name the cloud type - cumulus, cirrus, stratus. Download a cloud chart beforehand.
- Time lapse: watch a single cloud for 5 minutes and describe how it changes.
Safety notes
- Never look directly at the sun - watch only clouds that are not in the sun's direct path.
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