ConversationLabs Version 2 Set

Each ConversationLabs Version 2 box contains:

Lab Mat
This acts as a hosting space and enables participants to see everything they need. This mat is washable and can be folded in thirds to lay in the bottom of the Lab Box.

Directions
Has all of the directions for the lab experiences.

The Story Sharing Prompts
These are printed on the Lab Mat in two directions. These are ten suggested ways for the participants to cultivate a memory that can be woven together with one of the Topic Cards. They are read aloud.

The Arena Cards
The group chooses one of the 8 Arena Cards as the main focus of their conversation. These are read aloud. There are no wrong answers!

The Topic Cards
The group lays out the 10 color-coded topic cards and chooses 3 for their conversation.

Topic Card Holders
These 3 plastic rings hold the Topic Cards vertically so that everyone can see them as a reference for their story.

60 Minute Timer
Provides the outside limit for the lab.

3 Minute Timer
Acts as a talking stick to identify the time for each person to share his/her story. It is also used to provide the time for participants to craft their story, linking one Topic Card with one Sharing Prompt.

Phrasing Cards
These are suggested ways for participants to join in the Open Conversation in ways that keep the conversation warm, and act to weave together the participants by referring to each other by name.

Blank Arena and Topic Cards
Note: One of the Arena Cards is blank, as are its companion Topic Cards. This is to enable facilitators or teachers to use 3”x3” postits and adapt the ConversationLab to unique teaching experiences or community issues.

In addition, two of the Arenas, have additional Topic Cards. There is a label on the plastic sleeve to alert the group to pull 10 prior to the lab so that the participants are not overwhelmed with too many choices.

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