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English translation: 'Peter calling Paul game' or 'design a shield activity'

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16:04 May 11, 2010

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English term or phrase: Peter-Paul or shield

Getting acquainted
The trainer introduces one of the structured experiences designed for the purpose of getting acquainted. Spot introductions are used if participants already know one another to some extent. ***Peter-Paul or shield*** can be used if participants are meeting one another for the first time. It is important not to let the participants make “speeches” but to set definite time limitations (no longer than 1-2 minutes) for each introduction.

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English translation:'Peter calling Paul game' or 'design a shield activity'

Explanation:
This is referring to two ice-breaking or team-building activities that are often used for helping participants get to know each other and remember names within a group.

The first, Peter and Paul game, or Peter calling Paul game is played as outlined here: http://www.youthpastor.com/games/index.cfm?frompage=11&Start...
Have group form a circle leaving a gap between beginning and end. First person is Peter, second is Paul and the rest begin numbering off from 1 to whatever. The game begins by "Peter" saying: Peter calling Paul. "Paul" responds by saying: Paul calling (insert any number up to the highest number assigned. That person must respond by saying: 12 calling 3, etc. There are not "call backs allowed" This is a fast moving game, no hesitating. If the person does not respond quickly enough they go to the last place and everyone assumes the number that they just moved up to. The object is to get Peter and Paul out and take their place. We have used this game while waiting in line for a concert to begin etc. The kids really enjoy it. At times we use the youth leaders for Peter and Paul and the first youth to knock out Peter or Paul gets a free Christian T-shirt, CD, etc. Remember to keep the game at a fast pace. No time to think must be ready to respond when their number is called.

There are many variations on this idea, substituting actual names instead of the numbers to assist the learning of names within a group. The idea is that participants 'call' each other rapidly ("Susan calling Rachel", "Rachel calling Brian", "Brian calling Luke"..., for example)

The second activity involves getting participants to design a shield or coat of arms. For example in this link, under The Crest Activity Ice Breaker: http://trainingpd.suite101.com/article.cfm/icebreakers_for_s...