Ice breakers (or get to know you games) are an important part of running sessions for groups - they help people relax, let their guard down and be themselves. Incorporate these into your planning especially if your group contains new people.
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Five around the circle | An interesting way of having people in your group introduce each other to the rest of the group... more>>> | |
Fictionary | This game works best for groups of around 4-8 players. If you have a larger group, split into smaller groups of around this size. You... more>>> | |
Fast Names | Have kids quickly say their names to the group (the faster the better). Then form two teams - Team 1 and Team 2 - and have... more>>> | |
Extreme Wallyball | This game involves a medium to large size room, a beach ball and 2-3 long tables and 8-12 folding chairs. To set up, place the tables... more>>> | |
Exciting life awards | This game is a creative way for people to get to know each other in pairs and then in a wider group... more>>> | |
Event in History | A simple icebreaker game best suited to older teens or young adult groups... more>>> | |
Elephant Tag | A simple tag based game requiring no equipment or preparation time... more>>> | |
Egg Drop | A great game to encourage people to work together... more>>> | |
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Drop the lid | A huge favorite amongst young people, this is a circle based game involving a lid and holding hands... more>>> | |
Dress Up | This isn't strictly a game but a group of ideas to help add a twist to any activity... more>>> | |
Down Down Down | A simple easy to play ball game ... more>>> | |
Dodgeball | A classic youth game that needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!... more>>> | |
Do you really know me? | Everyone needs a pen and paper. Have everyone sit in a circle and place a bowl in the center. To start, everyone writes down one thing that... more>>> | |
Do you love your neighbor | Get everyone to sit in a circle and have one... more>>> | |
Do I know you? | Pair up the children. In those pairs number them 1 and 2. Get number 1's to create a circle. Then number two's stand in the middle... more>>> | |
Crossword names | A good game for groups that are relatively new, this activity will encourage people to learn each other's names. Give each person... more>>> | |
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Cracker Ping Pong | ... more>>> | |
Crab Soccer | Split up into two teams. Each team lines up on one side of a small soccer field, with goals at either end. The goals can be proper... more>>> | |
Copycat | Start by getting everyone in the group to stand in a circle facing inwards. Then pick one person and send them out of the room. ... more>>> | |
Concentration | A fun team game to test which of two teams is the best at concentrating!... more>>> |
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