Energizer: Juggling ball game
Adolescents learn names by throwing a ball to each other and repeating the names of the people they throw it to
Energy level: 3/5
Literacy level: 1/5
Time: 10 minutes
Environment
Indoor or outdoor space
Supplies
None needed
Energizer steps
Step 1
Warm up: Ask adolescents to stand in a close circle. (If the group is very large, it may work well to split the group into two circles.) Demonstrate by standing next to an adolescent.
Step 2
Explain: The facilitator will start by throwing the ball to someone in the circle. As they throw the ball they will say the name of the person they throw it to.
Step 3
Explain: The next person holding the ball will throw it to someone and say the name of the person they are throwing it to. Continue catching and throwing the ball establishing a pattern for the group.
Step 4
Optional: Once everyone has received the ball and a pattern is established, introduce one or two more balls, so that there are always several balls being thrown at the same time, following the set pattern.
Facilitator note: “This game is good for participants who are still learning each other’s name.”
Highlights
Energy level: 3/5
Literacy level: 1/5
Time: 10 minutes
Environment: Indoor or outdoor space
Supplies: None needed.
