My class size has doubled this year due to some changes with our insurance partners. It's been great but there have been some challenges! Since we outgrew our room, we tried using the gym. They hated it!! It was hard to hear and not as cozy. We went back to our room and added more classes.
Many in the group have been coming for years now and we know each other and are like family. We have not gotten to know all the new ones, yet. To help us get to know each other better, I made up cards with questions on them. I had each person fill out a card with their name and asked them to cross off any questions on the card that they didn't want me to ask. Before class, I ask someone if I can interview them.
During the relaxation segment of class, after they are sitting back in their chairs, I bring the person up and ask them the questions on the card. It's amazing to find out about the people we have been sitting in the same room with for months!
When they come up, I have them say their name and age, if they want. Then I ask any of these questions that they have not crossed off their card:
1. Tell us something about your family.
2. Is there a job that you have done that you feel proud of?
3. Do you have any hobbies or sports that you enjoy?
4. Have you ever played a sport?
5. What are your goals for coming to this class?
6. Do you have any words of wisdom for us?
Of course you can ask any questions you'd like, these are just ideas!!
I'd love to hear about how this works for your group and any other ideas to help people get to know each other!
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