text: Do some fun group activities. My favorite: On a piece of paper (don't show it do anyone yet) the teacher draws random shapes, lines, squiggles. Each student grabs a partner, and one partner goes to look at your paper. The artist partners then copy down your drawing. Each artist must explain to their partner with words but no gestures how to draw the picture without showing it to them.\n\nThis strengthens the ability to give and follow directions.