Starter warmer and ice breakers

Here are some ideas for starter warmers and ice breakers that you can use to get your group or team interacting and engaged:

Starter Warmers:

  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 has 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 Sarah and I love sailing").
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that people have to complete around the room or outside (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. 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 has to say a word that is associated with the word they received.

Ice Breakers:

  1. 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 able to breathe underwater?").
  2. 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 have to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.
  3. Show and Tell: Ask each person to bring an object that represents something about themselves (e.g. a favorite book, a memento from a trip, etc.). Then, have each person explain the significance of the object to the group.
  4. Role-Playing: Divide the group into small teams and give each team a scenario to act out (e.g. "you're on a deserted island and have to work together to survive", "you're in a job interview and have to convince the interviewer you're the best candidate", etc.).
  5. Group Mural: Provide a large piece of paper or whiteboard and ask each person to contribute to a group mural by drawing or writing something that represents their thoughts, feelings, or experiences.

Remember to keep the activities fun and engaging, and make sure they're relevant to your group or team's goals and interests. Good luck!