Ice breaker examples for teens

Icebreaker activities for teens can help them feel more comfortable and connected with each other. Here are some fun and engaging examples:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each person tells two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie.
  2. Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests (e.g., "has traveled to another country," "speaks more than one language," etc.). Each person needs to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.
  3. The Name Game: Have each person introduce themselves and share a unique fact about themselves that starts with the same letter as their name (e.g., "I'm Alex, and I love astronomy").
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that teens need to complete in small groups (e.g., "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you," "take a photo with someone who has the same birthday as you," etc.).
  5. Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask each person which one they would prefer (e.g., "would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?").
  6. Word Association Game: Have each person write a word on a piece of paper, fold it up, and pass it to the person on their right. Then, each person takes a turn saying a word associated with the word they received.
  7. Show and Tell: Ask each person to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g., a favorite book, a hobby, a memento from a trip, etc.). They need to explain the significance of the object to the group.
  8. The Human Knot: Have each person stand in a circle and put their hands in the center. Each person should grab the hand of someone across from them, not next to them. Then, they need to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.
  9. Guess the Song: Play a popular song and ask each person to guess the title and artist. You can make it more challenging by playing a remix or a cover version.
  10. One-Word Introduction: Ask each person to come up with a word that describes themselves (e.g., "adventurous," "creative," "outgoing," etc.). Then, have them explain why they chose that word.
  11. Chain Reaction: Have each person stand in a circle and choose a word or phrase. The next person in the circle needs to start their sentence with the last word or phrase spoken by the previous person.
  12. Mingle and Share: Divide the group into small clusters and give each person a set amount of time (e.g., 2-3 minutes) to talk to each other. Then, ask each person to share one interesting thing they learned about someone else in the group.

Remember to keep the activities fun, engaging, and respectful of everyone's boundaries and preferences.