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Resources for Team Building While Safely Distancing
including the FUNdoing Blog Index
including the FUNdoing Blog Index
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Useful Resources
Safely Distancing Discussions at the OnTeamBuilding Podcast
Episode #17 with Mo Kappes
Episode #16 with Jeremy Yarbrough
Episode #17 with Mo Kappes
Episode #16 with Jeremy Yarbrough
Safely Distancing Questions Discussed at the Ask Michelle & Chris About Team Building Podcast
Episode #20: Do you have any additional activity ideas for physically distancing participants?
Episode #19: Team builders, what have you been doing face-to-face while safely distancing? With special guests, Deb Kulcsar & David Darst.
Episode #17: Michelle, what was your recent face-to-face training experience like while safely distancing?
Episode #9: What ideas and strategies do you have for in-person team building while physically distancing?
Episode #20: Do you have any additional activity ideas for physically distancing participants?
Episode #19: Team builders, what have you been doing face-to-face while safely distancing? With special guests, Deb Kulcsar & David Darst.
Episode #17: Michelle, what was your recent face-to-face training experience like while safely distancing?
Episode #9: What ideas and strategies do you have for in-person team building while physically distancing?
Tools for Team Builders: Game Spots - Video on different kinds of Game Spots you can obtain and make. Most are easy to clean/disinfect. Includes source links to purchase some of the options (e.g., livestock tags are super easy to disinfect).
Word Circle Puzzles Sets (Search 'Word Circle Puzzles' at the FUNdoing.com/blog for more sets.)
Word Circle Puzzles: April 2019
Word Circle Puzzles: January 2017
Word Circle Puzzles Starter Kit, the Expansion Pack and the Picture Word Circle Puzzles kit can be found at the: FUNdoing.com/store (All downloadable and ready for printing & playing.)
Word Circle Puzzles: April 2019
Word Circle Puzzles: January 2017
Word Circle Puzzles Starter Kit, the Expansion Pack and the Picture Word Circle Puzzles kit can be found at the: FUNdoing.com/store (All downloadable and ready for printing & playing.)
My Favorite Ice Breaker Cards - Print, laminate and use them from time-to-time. Pair up players 6-feet apart, ask a question. Also, use with concentric circles formation.
Liner Quotes - Challenge Cards, Blue Set 1 - Use these quote cards for Connection Activities and Processing thoughts. Find the Growth Set of Liner Quotes below.
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Team Building from Six Feet Apart - This is a video replay of a workshop presented by Michelle Cummings, the big Wheel at Training Wheels.
AdventureWorks Blog - These amazing folks have been posting some really fun safely distancing activity variations since Sept. 2020. I'm guessing they will continue to add more. Keep an eye on the 'Blog Archive' for more.
TheNounProject.com - This is the source of all the Icons I used in the slides. There is a yearly cost. (I've already gotten my moneys worth!) A fantastic source for Picture Processing Images because you can easily resize the Icons.
Climer Cards - These are multi-functional image cards, created by Dr. Amy Climer, made out of PVC, so they are easy to clean. Used for processing sessions and other team activities.
COVID Related Content to help with decision-making.
The Alliance Collaborative Covid-19 Strategies - ACCT Vendor Member group supporting the work of challenge course operators. This is a great collection of information.
Documents shared by Tom Leahy - Tom added some valuable information to the Part 1 Workshop
The Alliance Collaborative Covid-19 Strategies - ACCT Vendor Member group supporting the work of challenge course operators. This is a great collection of information.
Documents shared by Tom Leahy - Tom added some valuable information to the Part 1 Workshop
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FUNdoing Blog Index
Connection Activities - Getting to Know Each Other
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
Are You More Like (No equipment sharing. Proximity caution, movement past each other)
- Video Information
- Elementary School and Older (depending on framing - For Younger: Which one do you like more? For Older: How are you like...?)
- Any size group - as long as you have space to move past each other safely
- Needs: No equipment needed, just the, Are You More Like list
- Distancing Notes: Keep an eye on spacing if you move participants from side-to-side. If you don't want movement, have participants raise a hand if they are more like the first, and keep hands down if more like the second.
Line Ups (No equipment sharing. Proximity caution, movement past each other.)
- An AMAZING LIST of 101 Line Ups from Paradigm Shift Leadership
- Middle School and Older
- 10 to 16 - Multiple groups can play. Have each group make their own circle. You call a Line Up for all groups - they work independently of one another. (If you have more than 16 in a group, the final circle ends up to be REALLY big.)
- Needs: One game spot for each participant.
- Distancing Notes: You will want to set out game spots, cones or a knotted rope to keep participants 6-feet apart when they are finally in their line. Set up 'movement criteria' to manage the spacing while rearranging bodies. NOTE: 16 people, 6-feet apart, around a 100 foot diameter circle or spots (or rope with knots tied every 6-feet) will have a 32-foot diameter.
What's the Quote? Cards (No equipment sharing needed. This one involves writing on paper.)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older
- Any size group
- Needs: Make paper copies of Icon Cards - a set for each person or pick from one set
- Distancing Notes: You will have to consider how to safely distribute the quote cards. If possible, you can provide a set of cards for each student to use over a longer period of time. If you set the cards out, monitor the mingling.
Phraseology Cards, Set 1 (No equipment sharing. Holding laminated cards and passing by other players.)
- Re-Phrases examples provided at post
- Older Middle School and Older
- Groups of 10 to 24 - There are enough cards for 38 players. If you have more than 24 in your group, consider dividing the larger group in half.
- Needs: A set of laminated Phraseology Cards. This one will also work better with an even number of participants - you can play if needed.
- Distancing Notes: There is some mingling during this activity. Monitor player movements and give them reminders (e.g., ring a cow bell) to keep them aware of spacing.
Liner Quotes: Growth Cards (No equipment sharing. Touching laminated cards.)
Liner Quotes: Challenge Cards, Set 1 - If you signed up for FUNdoing Fridays, you received the first Challenge Set as a FREE Gift. If you do not have this first set there is a PDF link above in the Useful Resources section.
Liner Quotes: Challenge Cards, Set 1 - If you signed up for FUNdoing Fridays, you received the first Challenge Set as a FREE Gift. If you do not have this first set there is a PDF link above in the Useful Resources section.
- High School and Older (The quotes on the cards might be more meaningful to High School ages and above - meant for focusing on changing behaviors)
- Groups of 2 to 16 - With larger groups there will be more wait time, but the objective of the activity is about listening and empathizing with the speaker and his/her story. This is an exercise in support.
- Needs: One set of laminated Liner Quote Cards for each group. Having a few tables would be helpful - this will help keep participants safely distanced.
- Distancing Notes: Monitor player movements when they are selecting a card to talk about. Establish 'discussion pods' of 3 to 5 players where they are safely spaced while sitting.
Statistical Treasure Hunt (No equipment sharing. One person in each small group will be writing on paper.)
- Older Middle School and Older
- Groups of 4 to 6 - Multiple groups can play at the same time.
- Needs: One Statistical Treasure Hunt handout and a pen for each group in play. (There is a General and High School version available at the post.)
- Distancing Notes: Form small pod circles of spots, safely distanced for 3 to 5 players to sit and work on the Hunt.
Big Questions and My Favorite Icebreaker Cards (No equipment sharing)
- Middle School and Older (You could play with younger groups - make up other Big Questions and use other icebreaker questions.)
- Groups of 10 to 16 - Multiple groups can play. Put the even numbered groups into concentric circles so pairs are discussing the questions.
- Needs: A game spot for each participant.
- Distancing Notes: You can set up a concentric circle formation of spots safely distanced - the inside circle of players is facing out while the outside circle of players is facing in. Pairs are facing each other answering/discussing questions given by the facilitator. After a short conversation time, one circle moves one space "to the left" (for example) and a new question is posed. If you let players mix and mingle freely, monitor distancing and remind everyone to be aware of their spacing (this is where the cow bell comes in handy).
Object Lessons - Learning Through Shared Experiences
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means, participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means, participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
Lateral Thinking Puzzles (No equipment sharing.)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 2 to 12 - Multiple groups can play with facilitator (puzzle asker) in each group
- Needs: List of Puzzles (available at link)
- Object Lessons: Asking Questions, Collecting Data, Empathy
- Distancing Notes: Sitting around safely distancing for this one - no movement needed.
The Number Game (No equipment sharing. Each person will be writing on paper.)
- Video Information
- Elementary and Older (If the younger ones know their numbers up to 60, they can play.)
- Any size group
- Needs: A Number Sheet (copy) for each person. Playing at a desk is the most comfortable, but sitting on the ground of floor can work.
- Object Lessons: Practice, Stress Management, Sharing Strategies, Self-Talk
- Distancing Notes: Players participate sitting around the area safely distancing - no movement needed.
Six Count (No equipment sharing.)
- Video Information
- Older elementary and Older
- Any size group
- Needs: No equipment needed
- Object Lessons: Personal challenge, Self-Talk, Practice, Success - How do we measure success?
- Distancing Notes: Players are scattered around in front of you in their own personal space - no proximity movement needed.
Double Jump Six Count (No equipment sharing.)
- Video Information
- Older elementary and Older
- Any size group
- Needs: No equipment needed
- Object Lessons: Personal challenge, Self-Talk, Practice, Success - How do we measure success?
- Distancing Notes: Players are scattered around in front of you in their own personal space - no proximity movement needed.
Wacky 8 Count (No equipment sharing. An extension of 6-Count.)
- Video Information (Four Different Challenges)
- Middle School and Older (High physical activity)
- Any size group (as long as you have room)
- Needs: No equipment needed
- Object Lessons: Personal Challenge, Self-Talk - How do you 'take on' a challenge? Practice & Perseverance
- Distancing Notes: Players are scattered around in front of you in their own personal space - no proximity movement needed.
Overhand Cuff Links (No equipment sharing. Touching a small length of rope/p-cord.)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older (High cognitive challenge)
- Any size group.
- Needs: One 4 to 5 foot (1.5 meters) length of rope/p-cord for each participant
- Object Lesson: Personal Challenge, Self-Talk, Critical Thinking - eliminate what does not work, try something else, Helping - How do individuals interact with help? Offer Help? Ask for Help? Accept Help? What Help?
- Distancing Notes: Players are scattered around in front of you in their own personal space - no proximity movement needed. However, players may choose to gather into small groups to help each other, so keep an eye on spacing.
Pencil Turning (No equipment sharing. Each person will be using a pencil or pen.)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older (High cognitive challenge)
- Any size group.
- Needs: One pencil, pen or chop stick for each participant
- Object Lesson: Personal Challenge, Self-Talk, Critical Thinking - eliminate what does not work, try something else, Helping - How do individuals interact with help? Offer Help? Ask for Help? Accept Help? What Help?
- Distancing Notes: Players are scattered around in front of you in their own personal space - no proximity movement needed. However, players may choose to gather into small groups to help each other, so keep an eye on spacing.
Problem-Solving Activities - Team Building Together
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means, participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means, participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
Through the Hoop (Sharing equipment: touching the same rope)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 - Multiple groups can play at the same time
- Needs: (For each group) One Hula Hoop (or webbing), Three ropes (about 4-feet/1 meter), Game spots, A timing device for each group
- Distancing Notes: There will be some proximity issues with this one. The players moving the apparatus will be moving freely around others on spots. Players are instructed to move themselves if they are getting close to another person. Be sure to monitor spacing and freeze the action if changing spots is necessary.
Not in the (Playing) Cards (No equipment sharing. Someone in each small group will be writing on paper.)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 (could go to 16) - Multiple groups can play at the same time, but timing will be a factor. One group might finish before other groups are done.
- Needs: A boundary rope, a deck of larger-size playing cards, games spots, pens and paper
- Distancing Notes: In the initial set up, players are on safely distanced spots - no movement is needed. However, in the second part of the activity players gather together in several small groups. Be sure to monitor their movement into the groups and remind them of spacing needs when they are working on the math problem.
Circle Around (Each Other) (No equipment sharing.)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 - Multiple groups can play at the same time
- Needs: Game spots and a timing device for each group
- Distancing Notes: Spots are set up for this one at a safe distance to keep players apart from each other. Monitor the movements for spacing and remind players to coordinate their actions so two players are not moving to the same spot at the same time.
Flip and Find (Equipment sharing - touching laminated cards)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 6 to 10 - Multiple groups can play at the same time (all play for 20 minutes - multiple attempts - to record the best time)
- Needs: A full suit (clubs, spades, hearts or diamonds) of laminated playing cards and a long activity rope for the boundary area
- Distancing Notes: Spots are set up for this one to keep players distanced. Only one player moves at a time, so safely distancing should not be an issue.
Memory 100 (Equipment sharing - touching laminated number cards)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 10 (for maximum engagement and spacing needs) Multiple groups can play at the same time. Example: Play for 30 minutes to see how far each group can get - highest number.)
- Needs: Laminated number cards from 1 to 100
- Distancing Notes: Only one player moves through the card area at a time, so safely distancing around the cards is not an issue. You may need to set up spots around the outside of the number card area so players don't drift together. There should be a spot for each player, safely distanced from other spots.
Key Pad Express (Equipment sharing - a tossable object, like a rubber chicken or beach ball - easily disinfected)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 10 (for maximum engagement and spacing needs) Multiple groups can play at the same time. Example: Play for 20 minutes to record the best possible time - discuss differences between attempts and what influenced the differences.
- Needs: A set of 15 to 20 numbered spots and a tossable object for each group - more numbers, the longer each attempt
- Distancing Notes: There will be free movement during this activity. Monitor spacing and give a sound (e.g., cow bell) to keep players aware of proximity. You could set up a 'maximum' rule. for example, if they get three 'rings' the group must stop and redesign their approach to better factor in spacing needs.
Pressure Cooker 2.0 (No equipment sharing. There is a chance of close proximity.)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 (for maximum engagement and spacing needs) Multiple groups can play at the same time. Example: Play for 20 minutes to record the best possible time - discuss differences between attempts and what influenced the differences.
- Needs: Numbered Spots and a boundary rope or cones
- Distancing Notes: There will be free movement during this activity. Monitor spacing and give a sound (e.g., cow bell) to keep players aware of proximity. You could set up a 'maximum' rule. for example, if they get three 'rings' the group must stop and redesign their approach to better factor in spacing needs.
Bull Ring Hole in the Wall (No equipment sharing. Participants will be touching strings. See Bull Ring Construction below if you are new to the prop.)
- Video Information
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 4 to 8 per Bull Ring Apparatus - Multiple groups can play if you have enough space
- Needs: One Bull Ring for each group - see Bull Ring Resources below for Bull Ring Construction. You might need some gear (e.g., Hula-Hoops attached to chairs, Tables and Chairs to go under) for the obstacle course if you don't have any usable obstacles in the activity area (e.g., Trees, Tables, Chairs, Doorways)
- Distancing Notes: The Bull Ring apparatus should keep players safely distanced. However, players can get close to each other from side to side. So, keep an eye on proximity issues. Since this is a pretty slow and controlled activity, it should be easy to verbally warn the players if they are getting close to each other.
Bull Ring Adventures (No equipment sharing. Participants will be touching strings but not equipment sharing)
- This is an example of an Obstacle Course-Type experience using a Bull Ring
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 4 to 8 per Bull Ring Apparatus - Multiple groups can play if you have enough space
- Needs: One Bull Ring for each group - see Bull Ring Resources below for Bull Ring Construction. You might need some gear (e.g., Hula-Hoops attached to chairs, Tables and Chairs to go under) for the obstacle course if you don't have any usable obstacles in the activity area (e.g., Trees, Tables, Chairs, Doorways)
- Distancing Notes: The Bull Ring apparatus should keep players safely distanced. However, players can get close to each other from side to side. So, keep an eye on proximity issues. Since this is a pretty slow and controlled activity, it should be easy to verbally warn the players if they are getting close to each other.
Bull Ring Resources
Bull Ring Construction
Bull Ring Construction
- Video - Needs and Construction tips for making a basic Bull Ring
What's Missing and What's Missing? Revisited (New Prop) - (No equipment sharing. Players will be touching games pieces or cards.)
- Resources for this: Qwirkle Rummy Cards & Qwirkle Game Pieces (With each resource you get three sets of What's Missing? pieces.)
- Middle School and Older and for Older Elementary, use the cards (new prop) and students show the cards to each other.
- Groups of 12 to 30 - Multiple groups in play can be possible, but one group might finish before another. So, there is a logistical issue.
- Needs: Qwirkle Game Pieces or Qwirkle Rummy Cards - a set for each group.
- Distancing Notes: There will be free movement during this activity. Monitor spacing and give a sound (e.g., cow bell) to keep players aware of proximity. You could set up a 'maximum' rule. for example, if they get three 'rings' the group must stop and redesign their approach to better factor in spacing needs.
What Can You Get? (No equipment sharing. Players will be touching tossable props.)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 - Multiple groups can play at the same time if you have access to, or can create, additional Spider Webs
- Needs: A Spider web with good-sized openings, some rope or webbing for boundary lines and a tossable (or make a paper airplane) for each participant.
- Distancing Notes: Depending on how you set this one up, players may be in close proximity to each other, especially around a Spider Web. You may need to set up safe-spacing areas and let players come into a 'tossing' area near the web when it's their turn. In any case, someone should be watching for proximity issues (it could be a player.)
P-Cord Loop Activities (Touching P-Cord Loops and possibly shared contact with the ball rolling into hands)
- Older Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 - Multiple groups can play at the same time
- Needs: P-Cord loops for every pair of participants - about 40 feet long tied into a loop, round objects like tennis balls or bigger, some boundary ropes and buckets.
- Distancing Needs: Pairs of players will be working together with a 'loop' - the pairs are sure to stay at a safe distance when they are stretching the loop. However, it will be challenging for pairs to be watching out for other pairs when they are working with one of the round objects. So, it will be important for you (or a group member?) to manage the 'traffic' around the site. Their should be clear signals in place to keep players distanced.
LOOPS: Toxic Waste Removal (Touching P-Cord and possibly shared contact with a ball rolling into hands)
- Video Information
- Older Middle School and Older
- Groups of 10 to 16 - Multiple groups can play at the same time (the gear is a bit of an investment, but you can do a lot with it)
- Needs: Eight 25-foot lengths of p-cord, eight mid-sized orbs (e.g. foam dodge balls), eight game spots, a large container (for all the orbs to fit into and an activity rope or webbing (at least 32 feet).
- Distancing Notes: Pairs of players will be working together with a 'loop' - the pairs are sure to stay at a safe distance when they are stretching the loop. However, it will be challenging for pairs to be watching out for other pairs when they are working with one of the round objects. So, it will be important for you (or a group member?) to manage the 'traffic' around the site. Their should be clear signals in place to keep players distanced.
Zig Zag (Sharing equipment - tossing a prop, e.g., beach ball.)
- Video Information (HERE is another post with details)
- Older Elementary and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 - Multiple groups can play at the same time (Give all groups 20-minutes to record the fastest time)
- Needs: One game spot for each participant and two tossable objects for each group (any type that can be easily cleaned - e.g., beach ball, rubber chicken). Each group will also need a timer/timing device.
- Distancing Notes: The spots are set up to keep players safely distanced for this one.
Bridges & Traits (A Pipeline Enhancement) (No equipment sharing. Players will be touching wooden or PVC props.)
- Older Elementary and Older (careful use of equipment is needed)
- Groups of 8 to 24 (or more - safely managing the long Bridges will be important!)
- Needs: One 'Bridge' (Pipeline) for each participant, rollable objects (e.g., golf balls or larger marbles), containers to drop the rollable objects into.
- Distancing Notes: If you are a fan of Pipeline, you will want to obtain some longer channels for play. The wooden 'Bridges' shown in this post can easily be cut with a handsaw at longer lengths. Then, be sure to monitor movements and spacing when players are leap-frogging to the ends of the line. Especially be clear as to how they will hold the channel when they are moving (e.g., vertically until they get to the end).
ZOOM: On the Spot (No equipment sharing. Touching laminated cards/pages. This one is prone to 'activity magnetism' - keep a close eye on spacing requirements.) (HERE are some directions to the basic play of ZOOM.)
- Video Information
- Older Middle School and Older (requires good communication skills for the advanced version)
- Middle School Variation: Let participants show their pictures to each other - it will take a lot less time, but will lead to a successful outcome (in the end).
- Groups of 10 to 20 (There are 30 usable pages, but would take a lot more time. If you have over 20 up to 26 participants, divide the pages in half - first 15 & second 15 - and have two groups playing in their own areas. Two pages from each set, at least, will be placed down on spots, picture up, for this variation.)
- Needs: ZOOM book pages. See the post for a purchase source.
- Distancing Notes: There will be free movement during this activity. Monitor spacing and give a sound (e.g., cow bell) to keep players aware of proximity. You could set up a 'maximum' rule. for example, if they get three 'rings' the group must stop and redesign their approach to better factor in spacing needs.
Tube Switch 2.0 (Sharing equipment - touching PVC tubing or Plastic Cups) NOTE: This activity can be done with plastic cups numbered on the bottom - Cup Switch details are in the PDF Pack of Safely Distanced Activities. (FYI: HERE is the 1.0 version using TP Rolls.)
- Video Information
- Book Resource: Cup It Up: Team Building with Cups
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 8 to 12 - Multiple groups can play at the same time.
- Needs: One set of numbered cards and PVC tubes/plastic cups and a long boundary rope for each group in play.
- Distancing Needs: Spots are set up for this one around the outside of the boundary circle to keep players distanced. Only two players moves at a time into the circle of tubes/cups, so monitor the spacing of these tow players.
Thread the Needle: A Key Punch Variation (Sharing Equipment - tossing a ball from player to player)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 10 to 14 - Multiple groups can play at the same time.
- Needs: One set of 16 to 24 numbered spots, one hula-hoop and one tossable object (larger than a tennis ball smaller than a microwave).
- Distancing Notes: There will be free movement during this activity. Monitor spacing and give a sound (e.g., cow bell) to keep players aware of proximity. You could set up a 'maximum' rule. for example, if they get three 'rings' the group must stop and redesign their approach to better factor in spacing needs.
Processing Activities
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means, participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
(Note: No Equipment Sharing means, participants are not touching equipment other people are touching)
Liner Quotes: Growth Cards (No equipment sharing. Touching laminated cards.)
Liner Quotes: General Cards - If you signed up for FUNdoing Fridays, you received this General Set as a FREE Gift. The first set is also found above in the Useful Resources section.
Liner Quotes: General Cards - If you signed up for FUNdoing Fridays, you received this General Set as a FREE Gift. The first set is also found above in the Useful Resources section.
- High School and Older (The quotes on the cards might be more meaningful to High School ages and above - meant for focusing on changing behaviors)
- Groups of 2 to 16 - With larger groups there will be more wait time, but the objective of the activity is about listening and empathizing with the speaker and his/her story. This is an exercise in support.
- Needs: One set of laminated Liner Quote Cards for each group. Having a few tables would be helpful - this will help keep participants safely distanced.
- Distancing Notes: Monitor player movements when they are selecting a card to talk about. Establish 'discussion pods' of 3 to 5 players where they are safely spaced while sitting.
Traffic Light Cards (No equipment sharing.)
- Middle School and Older
- Groups of 2 to 16 - This process is best with one group so they can discuss the Red, Yellow, Greens together.
- Needs: A set of Red, Yellow & Green paint sample cards or copy paper and a marker.
- Distancing Notes: Use this method of processing when you can stand together in a smaller circle safely distanced or when players can sit out in front of the facilitator, safely distanced, and hear the discussion.