Name Games 

We commonly use name games to introduce program participants to one another.  

Here are a few games to get you started:

• Bippity Bop Bop Bop: Energizes a group and enables participants to learn each other’s names. Time: 5 mins. Group Size: 5–10. Risk: Low
• I Sit in the Grass With My Friend: Uses repetitive actions and phrases, movement, and low-level competition to help group members learn each other’s names. Time: 5–10 mins. Group Size: 10–30. Risk: Low.
• Jack-In-The-Box: Facilitates group members’ learning each other’s names through a funny physical activity. Time: 5 mins. Group Size: 10+. Risk: Low
• Name and Action Game: Requires concentration while encouraging laughter. Time: 5–10 mins. Group Size: 6. Risk: Low.
• Name Ripple: Encourages laughter and physical creativity while helping participants learn each other’s names. Time: 5–10 mins. Group Size: 10+. Risk: Low to moderate.

Want More?
For more name games, please see our book Growing Together.

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