Most Likely To…

Name and Purpose

• Most Likely To… is a get-to-know-you reflection activity for groups who have spent time together.
• Players celebrate each other’s personalities through funny, kind superlatives.

a.k.a.

• Superlatives Circle

Age / Group / Time / Space

• Ages 8-16 | 8-30 players | 20-35 minutes | Any indoor or outdoor space with a flat wall or fence

Materials

• One labelled envelope per player
• Pre-written superlative slips (funny and kind; staff pre-screen for tone)
• Tape or pushpins to post envelopes
• Optional: blank slips and pens for players to write their own

Quick-Run Card

1. Post one envelope per player on the wall, each labelled with a name.
2. Give each player a small set of superlative slips.
3. Players silently and freely drop slips into envelopes.
4. Everyone sits in a circle; one at a time, each player reads one slip from their envelope.
5. Continue around the circle until envelopes are empty.

Setup and Boundaries

• Post envelopes at eye level on a wall, fence, or board before players arrive
• Signal: one raised hand or a soft bell means pause for questions
• Keep the room calm and low-pressure; this is a reflection activity, not a competition

How to Play

1. Staff posts all envelopes before the session starts.
2. Each player receives a small set of pre-written superlative slips.
3. Players move quietly around the room and place each slip into the envelope of the person they feel it best fits.
4. When everyone is done, players collect their own envelope and sit in a circle.
5. Going around the circle, each player reads one slip from their envelope out loud.
6. Continue around the circle until all slips have been read.
7. Players may pass on a slip they prefer not to read aloud.

I-OPt Options

• A (Active): Distribute slips, move around the room, and read your slips aloud
• S (Support): Help post envelopes, assist players who need it, encourage a warm tone
• Q (Quiet): Stay seated and pass slips to a helper to deliver; read slips quietly or skip one
• O (Observer): Watch and listen; join the reading circle if and when comfortable

Inclusion Adaptations

• Players who prefer not to be included in the envelope game may act as helpers posting or collecting envelopes
• Staff can pre-screen slips and remove any that may feel unkind to a specific player

Stewardship Moment

• Collect all envelopes and slips afterward; paper slips can be recycled
• Reusable envelopes can be kept for future sessions

Consent

• Pre-brief: “This activity uses funny, kind descriptions to celebrate what people remember about each other. For those not comfortable having their name on an envelope, helping post or collect them is another option.”
• Mid-game check: After distributing slips, pause and ask players to give a thumbs up or sideways if they feel good to continue.
• Opt-out/re-entry: Any player can pass on reading a slip without explanation. Players may re-join the circle at any point.

Risks and Mitigation

• Slips that feel unkind or embarrassing: staff pre-screen all slips before the session; players can pass on reading any slip
• One player receiving very few slips: staff add neutral slips to all envelopes to ensure no envelope is empty
• Clique dynamics: remind players before starting that the goal is celebration, not comparison

Warm-Up Suggestions

• “Two Truths and a Wish”: each player shares two true things about themselves and one wish for the summer
• Quick name-and-gesture round to warm up the circle

Debrief Questions

• What? “What was one superlative that surprised you? What was one that felt just right?”
• So What? “What does it tell you about how others see you?”
• Now What? “What impression do you want to leave with your group by the end of this summer?”

Cleanup and Reset

• Collect and recycle slips
• Store envelopes for reuse
• Remove tape or pins from the wall and check for any damage