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Name & Action
TOF
Description
Each student says their name with a gesture or movement, which the group then repeats together.
Details

7 - 10 years, 11 - 19 years, Adults

Any number of players

5 to 10 minutes

No materials
Tags
Icebreaker, Emotional Expression, Communication, Empathy Building, Focused, Body Awareness

Instructions:
1. Each person says their name with an action (e.g., “I’m Sam” and claps).
2. Group repeats name + action.
3. Go around the circle.
Variations & tips:
1. Set a theme for actions, like animal movements, sports, or emotions
2. After repeating each name/action, have the next person build on it (e.g., “I’m Deepa", clap, “I’m Soham” jump, etc.).
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