One-Word Check-In

Everyone shares exactly one word for how they're arriving today — quick, honest, no elaboration required.

Time:

Under 5 min

Group:

5–50 people

Materials:

None

• Get to know you
• Large group (9+)
• Low pressure
• No materials
• Works online
• Seated OK
• Under 5 min

How to play

1. Go around the group and have each person say one word describing how they're showing up right now.
2. No explanation needed, though people can add a sentence if they want to.
3. Briefly reflect back what came up before moving on — it's useful for pacing whatever comes next.

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