Hilariously Fun Name Game Energiser for Groups - Air Names
Hilariously Fun Name Game Energiser for Groups - Air Names is a name learning exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Gather your group so that everyone can see you.
- Invite everyone to extend the pointer finger of their dominant writing hand.
- Instruct each person to write their full name, using their finger as if writing on a wall in front of themselves.
- Then, instruct your group to repeat this task by using the pointer finger of their non-dominant hand.
- When ready, instruct your group to write their name in the air with their right elbow, and then their left elbow.
- Nominate any other part of one’s anatomy to complete the task, or try something new as described in the Variations tab.
- Air Names Fun name game that naturally breaks down barriers & invites participation.
- Air Names transforms simple name-writing into an engaging icebreaker game that invites people to interact.
- You’ll love how this fun name game playfully breaks down barriers whilst creating an atmosphere of shared fun and silliness.
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Prompts to use +
Gather your group so that everyone can see you.
Invite everyone to extend the pointer finger of their dominant writing hand.
Instruct each person to write their full name, using their finger as if writing on a wall in front of themselves.
Then, instruct your group to repeat this task by using the pointer finger of their non-dominant hand.
When ready, instruct your group to write their name in the air with their right elbow, and then their left elbow.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Hilariously Fun Name Game Energiser for Groups - Air Names. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Gather your group so that everyone can see you.; Invite everyone to extend the pointer finger of their dominant writing hand.; Instruct each person to write their full name, using their finger as if writing on a wall in front of themselves.; Then, instruct your group to repeat this task by using the pointer finger of their non-dominant hand.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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