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Name Learning ยท Relationship Mapping

Name Boogie

Name Boogie From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Alternatives Objectives This is designed to help warm up a new group of people who don't yet know each other's names.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
Medium cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

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  1. Name Boogie From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Alternatives Objectives This is designed to help warm up a new group of people who don't yet know each other's names.
  2. Name Games Icebreakers/Warmups Circle Games Group Size Small Medium Materials None Set Up Stand in a circle Directions The facilitator starts by describing the activity and then demonstrating.
  3. Each person will say his/her first name followed by a dance move.
  4. The rest of the group imitates the move, while repeating the person's name 3 times (e.g.
  5. 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Alternatives
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Name Boogie From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Alternatives Objectives This is designed to help warm up a new group of people who don't yet know each other's names.

Name Games Icebreakers/Warmups Circle Games Group Size Small Medium Materials None Set Up Stand in a circle Directions The facilitator starts by describing the activity and then demonstrating.

Each person will say his/her first name followed by a dance move.

The rest of the group imitates the move, while repeating the person's name 3 times (e.g.

1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Alternatives

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Name Boogie. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Name Boogie From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Alternatives Objectives This is designed to help warm up a new group of people who don't yet know each other's names.; Name Games Icebreakers/Warmups Circle Games Group Size Small Medium Materials None Set Up Stand in a circle Directions The facilitator starts by describing the activity and then demonstrating.; Each person will say his/her first name followed by a dance move.; The rest of the group imitates the move, while repeating the person's name 3 times (e.g.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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