Ice breakers for preteens sunday school

Here are some fun and engaging icebreaker activities suitable for preteens in Sunday school:

  1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each student shares two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie. This game encourages sharing and gets to know each other better.
  2. Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests (e.g., "has a pet," "loves reading," "has traveled to another country"). Each student needs 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 soccer"). Then, have the others repeat the name and fact to help everyone remember each other's names.
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that students need to complete in small groups (e.g., "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you," "take a photo with a teacher"). This activity encourages teamwork and interaction.
  5. Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask students which one they would prefer (e.g., "would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?"). This game sparks interesting conversations and helps students get to know each other's preferences.
  6. Word Association Game: Have each student write a word on a piece of paper, fold it up, and pass it to the person on their right. Then, each student takes a turn saying the word they received and explaining why they think the person who wrote it chose that word. This game helps students understand each other's thought processes and values.
  7. Mission Impossible: Divide the students into small groups and give them a seemingly impossible task to complete (e.g., "build a bridge with only straws and tape"). This activity encourages teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.
  8. Show and Tell: Have each student bring an object that represents something they're passionate about or something that's important to them. They can share the story behind the object and why it's significant to them.
  9. The One-Word Game: Ask each student to come up with a word that describes themselves (e.g., "adventurous," "creative," "kind"). Then, have them explain why they chose that word. This game helps students understand each other's personalities and values.
  10. Group Mural: Divide the students into small groups and give them a large piece of paper or whiteboard. Ask them to create a mural that represents their group's values, interests, or goals. This activity encourages teamwork, creativity, and communication.

Remember to keep the activities fun, engaging, and relevant to your Sunday school's goals and values.