Name games for kids

Break the ice and build connections with 15+ engaging name games! Perfect for students of all ages, these fun activities make learning names easy and enjoyable. Click to explore ideas for classrooms, camps, or group events!

Click through to the blog for a full list of engaging name games for students of all ages! Use these as ice breakers for new classes or rhythm circles to encourage joy, creativity, and name recognition! These name recognition activities are appropriate for groups of all ages to get the year started off right. The details are inside!

Name Games are a must at the beginning of the year as you learn everyone's name. But they can be used anytime to build community and foster pre-literacy skills. Check out 4 name games for circle time and get 2 bonus ones as well!

Our names are an important part of our identities. So it's extremely important to take time at during back to school season to work on our names. Kindergarten and first grade students especially need practice identifying and writing their names. Learn creative ways students can write their names, make names, read names, as well as play engaging name games. These simple name activities are easy to set up and guaranteed to be fun for your students!

Outdoor games for kids - Name-It Ball. Ages 5+, for 3 or more players

This name game for kids will help you get to know each other in the first week of school. Name games and ice breakers for kids help children feel connected in the classroom. Use this name game for your circle time activity! #namegame #icebreakers #circletime

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Good ice-breaker. Learn Names in the First 30 minutes of the 1st Day

Easy name games for elementary music? Yes! I’ve got some to share with you! Because if you want a successful teaching experience, you’ll want to play name games throughout the school year. EASY NAME GAMES FOR ELEMENTARY MUSIC

In this gesture-based name game, participants develop a signal to help others remember their names. It's great on the first day of class or rehearsal.

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Finding your name is a great way to introduce letters and strengthen pencil grip—a hands-on alphabet activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

This fun and physical name game for kids is sure to keep them entertained while learning! Do it in or outside and get your kids moving!

Instruction http://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/name_your_favorite_instructions.pdf PDF http://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/name_your_favorite.pdf

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