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Weather Report

Encourage emotional self-awareness and group empathy in a playful way.

10 - 30 min

4 - 20

hybrid

plenum, small groups

quiet, reflective

No preparateion

none

visual prompt with weather icons

How It Works

Introduction

Ask participants: “If your current mood were a weather condition, what would it be?”

Execution

“Go around and let each person describe their inner weather: sunny, stormy, foggy, mixed clouds, etc. Invite short elaboration if time allows: “Partly cloudy with bursts of sun – I’m still waking up but excited.””

Debrief/Reflection

Optionally invite a few reflections: “What stood out?” or “What does this tell us about where we are as a group?”

Tips & Variations

  • Works well with visual aids like weather cards or emojis.
  • In larger groups, split into breakout rooms or pairs.
  • For remote sessions, use a Miro board or poll tool for everyone to select their weather.

Source / inspiration

Adapted from coaching check-ins and mood metaphors.

Author: Lana Lauren

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