The combined feelings of nervousness and uncertainty are common when it comes to students starting off with their first day at school, just like walking into a room filled with strangers. Therefore, it becomes necessary for students to engage in icebreaker activities that can help save their day, make new friends, and feel comfortable in every environment.
But what actually are icebreaker activities? Similar to breaking the ice on a frozen lake, these activities are particularly useful for fading out the awkwardness in children and creating a comfortable environment. There are several such icebreaker activities for students that can play a significant role in helping them break out of their shells.
Read below this article to explore some of the top icebreaker activities for students that every parent or teacher must know about.
Two truths and a lie
This is a fantastic choice when it comes to helping students get to know each other better. In this game, every player speaks two truths and a lie. The other students then guess which statement is a lie. Not only do the students learn something new about their classmates, but this activity also encourages active listening skills.
Name Bingo
This is another fun and classic activity where some bingo cards mentioning relevant characteristics are created. Then the students can go around in the room to write the names of their classmates who perfectly match the descriptions. The first one to fill out their bingo card wins!
The Human Knot
This is a perfect icebreaker activity for getting students up while simultaneously promoting teamwork. In this, the students need to stand in a circle and then hold the hands of different people standing across them. Finally, they need to untangle themselves and form a circle without letting go. This hilarious activity is great when it comes to teaching team spirit and coordination skills.
Emoji Emotions
This easy activity is excellent for recognizing different emotions and states of mood. A list of emojis is provided, and every player is required to describe their mood with the help of one of those emojis. At the end, they need to share why they chose that emoji. Overall, this icebreaker activity works best for teaching self-expression and empathy to students.
Would you rather
This simple activity starts with posing basic questions beginning with ‘would you rather…?’ followed by two choices. Students simply need to answer the questions and the reasons behind them. This icebreaker is great for initiating discussions and sharing opinions without feeling anxious.
