Prior to the session, prepare the labels by using large block letters to print the following word pairs on separate labels.

At the beginning of the session, place one or two labels (depending on the number of participants) on the back of each person.

Distribute one sheet of paper and a pencil to each participant.

Explain that each label bears two three-letter words. The word on the left is a “head” and the one on the right is a “tail.” When each head is joined to a particular tail, it will form a six-letter word. There are two rules: (1) participants are not allowed to merely make a list of the heads and tails and then match the words, but must find the complete word match before listing it, and (2) no head or tail may be used more than once no matter how well it may match up again.

Tell the participants that they are to walk around the room without talking, looking at the labels on the backs of others while trying to match up the appropriate heads with the tails. The resulting twenty words are to be written on the paper provided.

Allow approximately 7 to 10 minutes and then stop the activity.

Determine who had formed the most words and ask the person(s) to read the list(s). Verify the answers against the list of words on the answer sheet.

Facilitate a large group discussion by asking the following questions: