Pen and Thread Game

Activity 

        After finishing the expert game we were divided into 3 groups again for pen and thread game. Then we have given 4 pieces of threads, paper, tapes and scissor. We were asked to write the word "Symbol" without touching the pen and the paper. Threads were given to handle the pen and all members should hold one thread. We came up with very easy strategy to cover whole the pen with threads like a mummy. Then without touching the pen we could easily write the word. According to instructions that was not allowed and we have to write using threads. 

       Then we use two threads to control the top and bottom of the pen. Then pen could be controlled easily. It touched the paper and moved very well. But couldn't write any thing. Then we thought there was a wrong with the ink refill and changed it. But it didn't work. We understood that since pen was a ballpoint pen, it needed some pressure to the ballpoint. Then we used another thread to give a pressure to the pen while it is moving. Finally it worked and we ended up with neat and beautiful word.

What we learned?

• Getting and following instructions is really important thing.
• To come-up with correct strategy we need ideas of all. Some ideas may not suits but we should have ability to choose correct one. 
• Patient - If we didn't write the word with patient we may end the game. But handwriting may not be clear as that much.