Group Size: 11 to 50
Time Needed: 10 to 20 minutes depending on size of group
Goal: To get to know each other
Audience: Couples, Children, Teens, Parents
Special Considerations: This activity can get loud depending on the size of the group.
Resources Needed: Name tags, Markers

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. As each participant registers for class, check their name off the roster and purposely give them another person’s name tag.
2. Instruct them to find the person whose name they have and introduce themselves.

Tips for Discussion and Processing

This can be a fun way to get group moving and to get people talking. You can also use this activity to talk about first impressions.

Note: These activities can be modified to reflect a variety of skills.