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Activity Description: Youths write descriptive words about themselves on badges and pair up to share and learn about each other.

Items Needed:

• Small or Medium Cards that can be taped or pinned on to each youth
  • (Optional) Printout: I Am Cards-Medium
  • (Optional) Printout: I Am Cards-Small
• Pens (or Markers)

Before the Activity:

• Prepare the Small or Medium Cards (3–4 min)
  • Give each youth a Small or Medium Card and a marker or pen.
  • Youth write one or two adjectives that describe themselves.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–20 min):

1. Wear and explore (3–4 min)
   • Youth wear their badges and walk around to read others’ words.
   • Encourage them to look for someone with similar or opposite traits.
2. Pair up and talk (5–7 min)
   • Youth pair up with someone whose badge caught their attention.
   • Each pair talks about why they chose their adjectives and what they learned.

Optional Reflection:

1. Reflect as a group (4–5 min)
   • Invite youth to share something interesting they learned about their partner.
   • Discuss how differences and similarities help build strong teams.

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