1. People Bingo
People Bingo is one of the most popular ice breakers
because it’s so easy to customize for your particular group and situation, and
everyone knows how to play it. Make your own bingo cards, or use one of the
fabulous online card makers.
2. Marooned
This icebreaker is a great introduction when people
don’t know each other, and it fosters team building in groups that already work
together. I have always found people’s answers to be very revealing about who
they are as a person. Who would you want with you on a deserted island?
3. Table Topics
I picked up my first box of Table
TopicsTM on a whim while shopping in one of those funky little shops
you see in the artsy parts of any city. A four-inch clear acrylic cube holds
135 cards, each with a provocative question that is sure to inspire lively
conversation.
- Which piece of land would you wish to have preserved forever?
- What’s your favorite quotation?
- What song evokes the strongest memories for you?
4. The Power Of Story
Adults bring to your class or meeting room an
abundance of life experience and wisdom. Tapping into their stories can deepen
the significance of whatever you've gathered to discuss. Let the power of story
enhance your teaching of adults.
5. Expectations
Expectations are powerful, especially when you're
teaching adults. Understanding your students' expectations of the course you're
teaching is key to your success. Make sure you know what your students expect
with this expectations ice breaker.
6. 2- Minutes Mixers
You may have heard of 8-minute dating, where 100 people
meet for an evening full of 8-minute dates. They talk to one person for 8
minutes and then move on to the next. Eight minutes is a long time in the
classroom, so we'll call this ice breaker a 2-minute mixer. Ready? Go!
7. Photo Scavenger Hunt
A picture is worth a thousand words. Almost everyone
has a photo or two in their wallet, especially when you’ve got a room full of
adults, or even better, baby boomers with grandchildren. The photo hunt is on!
8. Where In The World
Technology and transportation in the
modern world have given us the opportunity to learn so much more, often first
hand, about the rest of the world. If you haven’t had the privilege of global
traveling, you may have experienced the thrill of conversing with foreigners
online or working side-by-side with them in your industry. The world becomes a
smaller place the more we get to know each other.
When you have a gathering of people
from various countries, this icebreaker is a breeze, but it’s also fun when
participants are all from the same place and know each other well. Everyone is
capable of dreams that cross borders.
9. If You Had a Magic Wand
If you had a magic wand, what would you choose to
change? Pass a magic wand around your classroom and generate some energy!
10.If You Could Take a Different Path
Almost everyone has wished at some point that they
had taken a different path in life. We get started in one direction, and before
long, there's no turning back. Sometimes this isn't that big of a deal, but
what a tragedy it is when a life so full of promise gets off track and derails.
It can seem like there's no way to change direction. Wouldn't it be wonderful
if simply stating the desire for a new path could inspire it to action? Can't
hurt to try. Find out if your students are in your classroom to find a new
direction.
Sources :http://adulted.about.com/od/icebreakers/tp/toptenicebreakers.htm
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