If someone doesn’t want to answer a question, pick another. Question JarĪ number of questions are placed in a jar, you pull out a question and answer it. Read the name on the card and the three statements, and then have participants guess which statement is false. Have them write down two true statements and one false statement about themselves and pass their card to you.

Give everyone an index card and have them write their name on the card. Everyone shares something in their life that happened yesterday that was positive and something they’re excited about later. This helps me have a healthy perspective. When I wake up most days, I write down 5 things that happened in my life the day before that were positive.

The selections told me something about each of the people at the party.

It was a lot of fun hearing what people read. If you have more time, people can ask questions.Ī friend of mine asked everyone to bring a favorite poem to read on his birthday. Those that wish to share their answers should do so briefly. Share Your StoryĮveryone answers the following five questions. You will learn about your group and learn about new skills. Each person takes 3-5 minutes to teach the group about one of their skills. One person plays golf, another quilts, and some are great at cooking. Everyone selects a coin, reads the date, and shares something significant that happened in their life that year. Have you ever laughed so hard that you cried, or laughed so hard until you rolled on the floor? When was the last time you heard or experienced somethings that funny? Share these stories. Everyone shares something that made them laugh. I’ve led ice breakers for many business gatherings.

They can get people laughing (for the right reasons).

You learn new and interesting things about your group.

They set the stage for open and positive communication.

By setting a positive tone for the meeting.

They can be used in person or during virtual team meetings (e.g.

Ice breakers, to start off a meeting, can make a positive difference.

Ice breaker for zoom meetings