THE GAME: Ask players to introduce themselves to the group, one by one, by pairing each syllable of their name with a fun motion as they say their name out loud. (For example, Crystal has two syllables in her name, so she puts her hands on her hips when she says
Crys and bobs her head with
tal.) The group responds to each person by repeating the name with the same action to affirm the person and learn the name for themselves. As each new person introduces herself or himself, ask the group also to repeat each previous person’s name and action.
VARIATION: (for the brave, bold, and those who want to have fun!) After everyone has introduced themselves to the group, play a dance music compilation and call out names of group members at random. Everyone dances to the motions of each name as you call it out.
ASSET CATEGORIES: Support, Empowerment, Constructive Use of Time, Social Competencies
Source: Great Group Games: 175 Boredom-Busting, Zero-Prep Team Builders for All Ages
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