Ice breakers in between sessions
Ice breakers are a great way to refresh and energize your team or group between sessions. Here are some fun and engaging ideas:
1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each person shares 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. Word Association Game: Have each person write down 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.
4. Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask each person which one they would prefer. For example, "Would you rather be able to fly or be able to breathe underwater?"
5. Show and Tell: Ask each person to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g., a hobby, a favorite book, a memento from a trip). Then, have each person explain the significance of the object.
6. 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 Sarah, and I love sailing").
7. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that people need to complete during the break (e.g., "find someone wearing the same color shirt as you," "take a photo with someone who has the same birthday as you," etc.).
8. Group Mural: Provide a large piece of paper or whiteboard and some markers. Ask each person to contribute to a group mural by drawing or writing something that represents their thoughts, feelings, or experiences.
9. Quick Quiz: Prepare a short quiz with fun and easy questions (e.g., "What's your favorite food?" "What's the best book you've read recently?"). Keep it light and entertaining!
10. Gratitude Share: Ask each person to share something they're grateful for, no matter how small it may seem. This can be a great way to foster positivity and appreciation.
Remember to keep the ice breakers short, fun, and engaging. The goal is to refresh and energize your team or group, not to overwhelm them with too much information or complexity.