No.132
Stack the Names
Japanese name: 名前のつみき
Materials
- Name cards if needed
How to play
- Form a circle of 4–8 and share the names you wish to be called. Name cards may be used as reminders.
- The first says “I’m Sam.” The next names that person, then themselves: “Next to Sam, I’m Alex.”
- Each next player repeats all earlier names in order and adds their own. Anyone may immediately help if needed.
- After the last player, say all names once more in order and applaud. Change the starting point for a second round.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: remember only the immediately preceding person. Younger primary school children: four players. Older primary school children: 6–8. Showing a name card is an alternative to saying it.