Fun Relationship-Building Games for Your Nurture Group

Nurture groups are all about building trust and forming positive attachments, and getting a new group off the ground takes time. The daily practice of eating together is the natural starting point, and games are an engaging way to build upon this. These activities are a great way to start, being low-pressure and giving children a natural reason to talk to peers and adults in the group. 

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• What Food Am I?
• Would You Rather?
• Getting to Know You Activities and Games
• All About Me Spinner

What Food Am I?

This fun, interactive game gets children talking without putting anyone on the spot. Each card has a riddle to read and a bright illustration of a well-known food. Read the riddle and encourage your group to guess what it is!

Resource: What Food Am I?

Would You Rather?

A simple yet effective game for helping children share their opinions. The 'Would You Rather?' PowerPoint game offers fun, lighthearted choices that children can answer without pressure. It is a good way to get quieter children talking and helps the group learn more about each other in a relaxed way.
Pick and choose from an array of PowerPoints, from superhero-themed to football-themed and the Halloween or Christmas edition.

Resource: Would You Rather?

Getting to Know You Activities and Games

This Getting to Know You Activities and Games Pack works well with younger children or at the very start of a new group. It includes simple name games and getting-to-know-you activities that can work well in small groups and don't need much preparation.

Resource: EYFS Getting to Know You Pack

All About Me Spinner

This Random Facts About Me game with an interactive spinner provides a fun and engaging way for your group to discover more about each other. There are two spinners with a range of topics, such as 'favourite animal' or 'something I'm good at', that can be used as a circle game. These work well when children are starting to feel more settled and ready to share a bit more about themselves. Children will love taking turns to press the digital spinner, too!

Resource: All About Me Spinner

These activities work best when things are relaxed, and children lead at their own pace. Keeping it light and fun makes it easier for children to open up naturally. 

Enjoy getting to know each other!

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