Ice+breaker+ideas

"Snowball" P's write down 3-5+ things, such as 3-5 facts about themselves, or towards the end, 3-5 of the things they'll be taking back with them from SILL. Then, they wad the paper up into "snowballs". We then proceed to have a snowball fight for 1 minute. At the end of the minute, everyone picks up a snowball & tries to find the owner by asking "Do you have 5 dogs?" (for example). Finally, everyone shares out one of the items from their "partner's" list. My students of all ages love this activity. It's great to get some oxygen into the brain...I hope we're able to fit it in on a day! ~Krista (~K)

"Animals sounds game" I use it in class to practice Spanish onomatopoeias and comparisons. Participants are given a random barnyard animal name on a card. There are at least two of each animal. Participants are then led to an open area and told to close their eyes. On the count of three, everyone starts making their animal sound. The object is to find the other person(s) who is/are making the same sound you are. When you find your animal partner(s) you will share one personal characteristic that you share with that animal. Cards can then be redistributed throughout the group and the game repeated. It's another great way to humble ourselves and break down barriers. ~ Rich Love it!!! :) ~Krista

"Gumdrop Tower" Divide participants into small groups and give them each a pack of toothpicks and a pack of gumdrops. They have three minutes to build the tallest structure they can without talking. ~Lynn Great idea!!! :) ~Krista