The first group to find their match wins a small prize. Then, you would have them ask a few simple questions of their new friend. Then you would go around the room and each person would introduce their new friend. Ask each child to name all of the other students during circle time. During Group Time Have the children count the number of children in the class.
Every child can have a turn.
Make a graph and make how many boys and girls are in the class. This is a fun game to play outside. You can change the name to suit any theme. The children all line up against a wall or fence. The first person My New Friend touches will be the new My New Friend.