Acrostic
An acrostic is an arrangement of words in which certain letters in each line, when taken in order, spell out a word or motto. Ask group members to introduce themselves to each other by using words or phrases that describe them to create acrostics of their own names (or nicknames).
For example:
DIANE: Dynamic, Independent, Able, No-nonsense, Enthusiastic.
TODD: Tried and true, Oh boy, a boy!, Diamond in the rough, Destined for glory.
Variation
Have kids mix up the order of the letters in their names. Then have the rest of the group attempt to figure out each name.
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Title: Acrostic
Posted by Ken Sapp on January 20, 2006 12:00 AM | Link
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Great idea! I will use this acrostic ice breaker on the first day of school
Posted by: gary boggs | July 10, 2007 06:43 AM