Ice breakers for managing efforts class

Here are some fun and engaging icebreaker activities that you can use in a managing efforts class:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each student shares two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The other students have to guess which one is the lie. This game helps to build trust and encourages students to share a bit about themselves.

  2. Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests in each square (e.g. "has traveled to another country", "speaks more than one language", etc.). Each student has to find someone who fits each of the characteristics and get them to sign the corresponding square.

  3. The Name Game: Have each student introduce themselves and share a unique fact about themselves that starts with the same letter as their name (e.g. "I'm Sarah and I love sailing"). Then, have the other students try to remember each other's names and facts.

  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that students have to complete around the classroom or school (e.g. "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you", "take a photo with a teacher", etc.). This game encourages students to interact with each other and explore their surroundings.

  5. Word Association Game: Have each student write down a word on a piece of paper, fold it up, and pass it to the student on their right. Then, each student has to say a word that is associated with the word they received. This game helps to build connections and encourages creative thinking.

  6. Would You Rather: Present students with two difficult choices and ask them which one they would prefer (e.g. "would you rather be able to fly or be able to breathe underwater?"). This game encourages students to think critically and share their opinions.

  7. Show and Tell: Have each student bring in an object that represents something about themselves (e.g. a favorite book, a piece of jewelry, etc.). Then, have each student explain the significance of the object to the group.

  8. The Human Knot: Have each student stand in a circle and put their hands in the center. Each student should grab the hand of someone across from them, not next to them. Then, have them try to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands. This game encourages teamwork and communication.

  9. Interview Game: Pair students up and have them interview each other for 2-3 minutes. Then, have each student share one interesting thing they learned about their partner with the group.

  10. Group Mural: Divide the class into small groups and give each group a large piece of paper and some markers. Ask each group to create a mural that represents their team's values, goals, or strengths. This game encourages creativity and collaboration.

Remember to keep the icebreaker activities short, fun, and relevant to the class topic. The goal is to help students get to know each other and feel comfortable in the classroom, not to overwhelm them with too much information or complexity.