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Exercise, Group Division, Ice-breaker, Group Building Activity, Name Game/Get to know each other, Boardgame
Cards 4 Initiatives - playing cards to build connections, evaluate and reflect
Based on a standard 54-card pack, this deck combines four tools in one, making it flexible for various educational settings. Use it as classic playing cards, getting to know each other, self-reflection, deep discussions, and visual reflection tool.
Aims of the tool
The Aim is to support inclusive, reflective and engaging learning experiences in non-formal education and youth work by providing interactive methods to facilitate connections, self-awareness and inspier creativity.
Description of the tool
Cards 4 Initiatives is more than just a game—it's a versatile educational tool designed to support educators, trainers, youth workers, and anyone interested in integrating interactive methods into the learning process.
Based on a standard 54-card game, this deck combines four-in-one tools, making it a flexible resource for various educational settings. As the name suggests, “Cards 4 Initiatives” offers four distinct ways to engage:
1. A tool for getting to know each other
2. A Tool for guided Self-Reflection and in-depth discussions
3. A Visual reflection tool
4. A classic playing card deck
You can download A4 print version, here: https://shorturl.at/TrBqx
Or Download cards ready to print at the typography studio, here: https://shorturl.at/JcMxB
Available downloads:
Disclaimer
SALTO cannot be held responsible for the inappropriate use of these training tools. Always adapt training tools to your aims, context, target group and to your own skills! These tools have been used in a variety of formats and situations. Please notify SALTO should you know about the origin of or copyright on this tool.
Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/4994
This tool is for
These cards are intended for use by educators, trainers, facilitators, and group leaders in both formal and non-formal learning contexts.
and addresses
Group Dynamics, Networking and Follow-up, Personal Development, Evaluation
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Training and Networking
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Eduard Oganyan, Methila Nusrat Munzarin, Vladimer Jikia
in the context of
Game developed as part of the “Roll for Initiative” project
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Oganyan Eduard (on 2 July 2025)
and last modified
2 July 2025
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