Name Tag! uses repetition and movement to help people learn each other's names. A volunteer races around the inside of the circle trying to give "ten" (i.e., two "low fives") to the person whose name is called out by another member of the group. If the person inside the circle successfully reaches the individual and gives them a "low ten" before he or she can call out another person's name, the players trade positions.

In the following course you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Ice Breakers & Openers CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
Name Tag! is an explosive activity appropriate for 1st grade and up.

Group Size
A group size of 6 or more will work with Name Tag!

Setting
Any school setting is appropriate for Name Tag! Remember when any exercise involves physical activity, it is important to survey the area for any objects that might cause harm to the participants.

Duration
This activity should take about 10 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

General

Your group will:

• Be focused and and engaged in activity for at least 10 minutes
• Pay close attention to the names of the people in the group
• Be open, smile and have fun.
  

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and specific academic & social lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.