Is a party game appropriate in the classroom? If you use it as an energizer, it can be. The trick is to choose an ice breaker that won't drive your adult students out of the room, but will energize them.
1. The Movie of Your Life
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If they made a movie of your life, what kind of movie would it be and who would be cast as you? Are you Bond...James Bond? Or more the Ahnold type? Maybe you’re like Scarlet in Gone With the Wind. Or Cat Woman. Is your life an adventure, drama, romance, or horror flick? Entertain us.
2. Tattoo
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I'm often surprised, maybe even shocked, by the people who share with me that they've always wanted a tattoo. These are people I would never have guessed would be interested in such a thing. The first question is always, "What kind of tattoo?" And then, "Where?" You know the drill.
3. Super Powers
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Wouldn't it be great to have super powers? If you could have one super power, which one would you choose?
4. Fortune Cookie Writer
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Everybody loves a fortune cookie, especially if they get a good fortune. Some love it even more if the cookie is a little sassy. Learn something about your students when you ask them to write fortune cookies. Are they gurus? Or wisecrackers?
5. If You Won the Lottery
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Money is pretty powerful. How’s that for an understatement! It’s easy to think having a lot of it would solve all our problems, but history shows otherwise. If you won the lottery, what would you do with all the cash?
6. Play-Doh Animals
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This ice breaker is perfect for any group that has gathered for hands-on topics. Get them involved right away by giving each student a can of Play-Doh and a handful of pipe cleaners. Can you imagine the results already?
7. Beach Ball Buzz
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Have a little beach fun without leaving your classroom. Beach Ball Buzz can be as fun as you choose depending on the questions you write on the ball. Make them related to your topic or completely frivolous and fun.
8. Would You Rather...
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Would you rather find true love or win the lottery? Would you rather be bald or completely hairy? Would you rather tell your best friend a lie or your parents the truth?
9. Everyone's a Foodie
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Find out what your students or guests like to eat. And what they never want to put in their mouths again! Cheddar worm anyone?
10. A Few of My Favorite Things
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You know the song. These are a few of my favorite things... Use this ice breaker just for fun, or customize it to your topic.
