Bytes! S02E06 || 5 Ice-breaker Games To Play On Zoom

What interesting things have you been doing for your CF, youth or cell groups during the MCO? We’ve got some ideas for ice-breakers to play virtually over Zoom you could try. Have fun… and share more ideas if you have in the comments!

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[care]

I did a surprise "Show and tell" I introduced the game, then I gave everyone a few seconds to grab something WITHIN REACH, then we took turns telling about it. That was a lot of fun

[JohnBehnke]

Thank you for sharing these! They are great ideas, that inspired some variations! I will be doing these with my classes starting next week! THANK YOU!

People Bingo: Ask “getting to know you questions, ” and each student raises their hands if the question applies to them (“How many of you have more than 3 siblings?” “How many of you have ever been outside our state?” and so on). The Zoom/Meets GRID view is the bingo board, and the people raising hands are the mark on that bingo square; classmates have to write down the names of the hand-raisers and then share their screen when they think they have a bingo line or blackout or four corners or whatever

Variation on Box of Lies: the student accurately answers “20 questions” from the class about the item in the box/bag, and tell the truth in response. So, if it’s a cactus, the questions would be something like, “What color is it? - Green” // “Is it alive?- Yes?” // “Is it an animal? - No” // “Is it a plant? - Yes” and the class has to guess what's in the box/bag

[andreyee]

The celebrity name game can be played with any words really, but you could keep it themed (maybe fruits or animals) if you want more of a challenge. The game is called shiri-tori in Japanese. There's another Japanese word association game called "Magical Banana" (which I call magical strawberry because I teach middle school) where each person has a countdown to say a word that is directly related to the word spoken by the previous player. The rest of the audience acts as timers and judges, so if someone takes too long or says a word that isn't obviously related to the previous word they get buzzed/skipped/whatever you decide. You can have an almost infinite number of variations to this game by adding different rules(ex. all words must relate to a central theme AND the word before) and formats (can be done written, typed, spoken, etc.).

[jillianryan]

Thank you so helpful. As an English ESL Tutor I often host workshops, therefore have to have fun activities for new attendees and ice breakers.

[IceBreakingPakSyabar]

Wow amazing ice Breaking online, thanks for information

[intansinta]

Thx for sharing. so helpful. Ive got another idea for the game called *That alphabet game*.
As the teacher, we write every word student mentions while playing the game. In the end of the game, we can make a story with the words. This is similar to Madlibs -making a weird or crazy story, even with unrelated words.

[armedgunman]

You talk very naturally and smoothly, Sir.

[amylapaix]

So good! This is the best online icebreaker video I’ve found!

[gracielasuarez]

Thank you.Fantastic ideas!!My students will love them

[rosab]

I love your energy - what great ideas! 🙏 thank you

[jamie-annhunt]

Thanks for the ideas. I've done bingo, subcategories, and a dice game called Place the Digits with my 5th graders.

[haydenshook]

These are great, fun ideas! Thank you, Joel! I teach adult ESL in Charleston, SC.

[ohsdanceclass]

I loved watching your video! You made me so happy with your happy disposition.

[mtra.ma.eugeniaquijanonune]

It's Fun. Thank you.! Good idea for my students

[ruchisengar]

Wow!! Thank you! Chanced upon this video and I feel lucky that I did!!! As a teacher, teach- trainer, these activities will surely work magically! Bless you

[piamsakshigekijr.]

Thank you for good idea. I'll try it all in mynext virtual class.

[HowToUvideos]

Great ideas! I'm going to try some of these with my students. Thanks!

[christinestolfi]

You Rock!!! I am going to play the class which one is a lie. I have my high school students write 2 things they did and one lie then everyone has to guess which is a lie. Have a happy healthy year.

[stjamesperth]

This is a fun and creative list of icebreakers. Thanks for putting it up and explaining it so well Joel. Now, to find occasions to use them!

[erickiskandar]

Yeayy.... Will try the box of lies. Thanks for sharing