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Chapter 6 · Icebreakers

No.131

Introduce Your Partner

Japanese name: ペア紹介

Suggested ages
Younger primary school children and older
Group size
4-20 people
Suggested time
8-10 minutes
Location
A level indoor area

Materials

  • A clock
  • Name or color cards (optional)

How to play

  1. Make pairs. Choose one easy topic, such as a preferred name or a favorite color.
  2. Give each person 30 seconds to tell their partner. You may pass on any item or point to a card.
  3. Join another pair. Introduce only information your partner permits: “This is Sam. Their favorite color is blue.”
  4. The introduced person confirms or corrects it. Finish with applause after all four introductions.

Ways to adapt

Preschool children: an adult reads name cards to help. Younger primary school children: one item. Older primary school children: compose your own introduction.

Sources and references

More from this chapter

Here are a few more ideas to explore.

IcebreakersNo.128

Make a Number Group

Show a card with matching dots as well as speaking the number. Waiting to check every group is part of the game; do not rush.

Suggested ages
Approximately age 4 and older (preschool and up)
Suggested time
5-8 minutes
Group size
8-30 people
IcebreakersNo.129

Find Your Category Group

Choosing freely by favorite color can leave someone alone. Prepared picture-card quantities ensure partners for new groups or preschool children.

Suggested ages
Approximately age 4 and older (preschool and up)
Suggested time
5-8 minutes
Group size
6-30 people
IcebreakersNo.130

Find Your Jigsaw Partners

Choose pictures with clear outlines and connected colors rather than complex photographs. Large, irregular pieces give non-readers useful shape clues.

Suggested ages
Approximately age 5 and older (preschool and up)
Suggested time
8-10 minutes
Group size
8-30 people