I like to start out a new class or cast with a couple of concentration name games. Not only does it help everyone learn each other’s names, but it practices focus and concentration... and they are fun!
The name of the game:
SPLAT
Before You Start:
Group forms a circle with one player or the teacher in the middle
Make sure everyone understands the importance of safety and control
Go around the circle once and everyone introduces themselves by first name.
How to Play:
The player standing in the middle of the circle is the “splatter”.
The splatter randomly points to someone and shouts “SPLAT!”
The player in the circle that is pointed to must duck down low as if the splat hits them in the gut, sending them to lean over. This reveals an open space in the circle where the two players on either side of the “ducker” can see each other clearly. Those two players race to say each other’s first names. The loser of the race is eliminated and steps outside the circle.
The player ducking stands back up and the game resumes with the leader “splatting” another person in the circle. This continues until there are two people remaining in the circle.
The game is finished by having a “Splat Duel” Both students stand back to back and look straight ahead. Every word you say that is NOT splat, they take a small step forward away from each other. Eventually you will say, “splat” and they both spin around and say each other’s name. The first to say it is the winner and becomes the “splatter” in the middle of the circle for the next game. Note: You can try and trick the pair by saying words like, “SPLEEN!” or “SPLOOSH!” If one of them turns early, they automatically lose.
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