Paper Airplanes (or Name Planes Game) is a simple but effective get-to-know-you game: find the owner of the paper airplane that you pick up and learn a few things about them! This game works best for larger groups of ten or more people. The activity is ideal for those ages 12 and up and is suitable…
Category: Classroom Icebreaker
Name Aerobics
Name Aerobics is a simple icebreaker to help group members introduce themselves in a fun and energetic way! You can think of it was a name memorization activity with a touch of aerobics. It’s good for players ages 10+. This activity works best with medium or large sized groups of 6+ people each. Materials required There are no…
Memorable Catchy Names
Memorable Catchy Names is one of the simplest icebreakers you can play, but it’s short and sweet! And it might be one of the most efficient ways to get to know other people better in an amusing way. The game involves going around in a circle, so it probably works best in a small or…
Identity Circles
Identity Circles (also known as Identity Cards or Value Circles) is a deeper get-to-know-you game, in which players share how they prioritize their most important values to others as they rotate around a circle.
Who Am I
Who Am I? is a guessing game where you use the traits and characteristics of famous, historical, or company figures to break the ice with each other. Any sized group can play — you are only limited by your own imagination! Materials required are sticky nametags and a marker. Self-adhesive white Avery labels work great.…
Great Wind Blows
Great Wind Blows (also known as the Big Wind Blows) is a good icebreaker activity that involves a bit of movement, a bit similar to Musical Chairs. The game can help everyone break the ice and help students get to know each other a bit better. You’ll need several chairs (one fewer than the total…
Sparkle Game
Sparkle is a great group game that can be done as a warm up to get the brain thinking. Traditionally, it is played as a spelling game, but you can also do it with math problems, a memory verse, or focus on a specific subject instead. It’s a fun way to study previously learned or…
Personal Artifact Game
The Personal Artifact Game is the perfect icebreaker for those who want to stay away from the usual “who, what, where” questions that are typically asked in these sorts of activities. It requires participants to dig a little deeper than just their favorite color and bring something personal to the table! Players are more likely…
Virtual icebreakers for Zoom – 2021 pandemic edition
Unfortunately, this year has been a challenging time during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Many classes have been moved to online, with videoconferencing software like Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams being used for teaching and learning sessions. While the virus keeps everyone home and people are “social distancing,” there is a growing need for more…