Four Corners
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Participants choose a corner that matches their answer to a statement. They move, exchange thoughts — and can change corners if persuaded.
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Steps
- Each corner of the room stands for a choice (A, B, C, D — or your own labels).
- Show a statement. Participants walk to the corner that matches their view.
- In each corner they briefly discuss why they're there.
- Discuss as a class, then move on to the next statement.
- Repeat until all statements are done.
Settings
- Statements — required. One per line. You can't start without at least one.
- Corner labels (A–D) — optional. Default A/B/C/D; you can rename them (e.g. Agree / Disagree / Not sure / Other).
Tip: generate statements with AI
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Tips for the facilitator
This activity combines taking a stance with movement and dialogue. Participants physically choose a corner that represents their opinion, explain why — and may switch corners if they are convinced by others. This makes abstract thinking visible and open for discussion. Choose this activity for activating prior knowledge, exploring opinions, or closing a topic with reflection.
Four corners in the room with labels — for example: Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly disagree, or simply the letters A / B / C / D. Labels can be customised within the activity itself.
A set of statements about the topic — at least 3, preferably 5 to 8.
Enough space to move freely between corners.
Statements should spark discussion — avoid questions with one clearly correct answer.
Without switching: participants stay in their corner and discuss only within their own group.
Silent choice first: participants choose their position on paper individually — and only then walk to their corner.
Social studies: "Social media does more harm than good."
History: "Colonisation was inevitable."
Biology: "Humans are responsible for the extinction of animals."
Training and teams: statements about ways of working, values, or team agreements.
Based on the Four Corners strategy — a discussion format where participants make their stance physically visible and engage in dialogue with those who think differently.
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