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The Name Game

October 26, 2012 by

Directions: A great way to introduce people in a group is to stand in a circle. A ball is tossed from player to player. When someone catches the ball, he says his own name as well as the name of the person who threw the ball to him.

You can add some more sharing to the game by having each player give a one-word summary of how they’re feeling today and repeating same from the person before them. For example, When Mary throws the ball to to Tristan, Tristan repeats Mary’s name and how she feels as well as adds his info, e.g., “That was Mary and she’s feeling busy today. I’m Tristan and I’m feeling content.”

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