Make learning names fun and active with this colourful PE Name Games resource, perfect for the first PE lesson of the year, new classes or whenever pupils need to build confidence and relationships.

The resource includes 6 engaging movement-based name games:

• Name & Move – Pupils introduce themselves with a movement and build a sequence around the circle.
• Pass the Name – A ball game encouraging pupils to listen carefully and remember classmates’ names.
• Name Tag – Pupils use questions and clues to discover whose name they have.
• Get to Know You Relay – An active relay where pupils ask questions and share what they discover.
• Group Names – A quick-moving activity that gets pupils into different groups while learning names.
• Name Chain – A memory game where pupils repeat previous names before adding their own.

Each activity includes clear instructions, a simple visual and a short explanation of the key benefit, making the sheet easy to use during a PE lesson.

Perfect for

• First PE lessons
• New classes
• KS1 and KS2
• Transition activities
• Getting pupils active while learning names
• Building positive relationships
• PE icebreakers
• Developing communication and teamwork

The bright, professional design makes this an attractive addition to a PE teacher’s lesson resources and can be displayed, printed or used as a quick reference during the lesson.

A simple, ready-to-use resource for helping pupils learn names, get moving and build connections from the very first PE lesson.