This classic game uses alliterations to help people learn and remember the names of others in their group.

Each player shares his or her name along with a funny alliteration. As you move around the group, the remaining members attempt to repeat the names and alliterations of the people who have already contributed.You'll be surprised at how many people will remember everyone's name, and this is the simplest way to begin to make connections is any group.

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
Nickname Nugget is appropriate for 4th grade and up.

Group Size
This activity is great with any size group.

Setting
Any school setting is appropriate for this activity.

Duration
This activity should take about 10-15 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

Group members will:

• Use creativity and basic language arts skills
• Be able to successfully remember the names of at least 3 people in the group
• Have fun and be supported in the group experience
  

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.