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Ice-breakers for class and team

A good ice-breaker is not a warm-up game — it's the first rehearsal of how this group will work together: everyone gets a turn, nobody has to overshare, and the laughter is never at someone's expense. These structures shape that start: short talks with rotating partners, telling in turns within the time.

4 structures in this theme

Stand Up & Sit Down
Participants respond to statements by standing (agree) or staying seated (disagree).
Everyone joins in
2–4 min5.04.8
Copy Me
A makes something while giving instructions. B copies without looking! Then compare and switch roles.
Everyone joins inTPR
5–10 min4.0
Full steps after registration
Inner & Outer Circle
Two circles facing each other. Short conversation with your partner — then the outer circle rotates to a new partner.
Everyone joins inChanging groupsCooperative learning
10–15 min5.0
Four Corners
Participants choose a corner that matches their answer to a statement. They move, exchange thoughts — and can change corners if persuaded.
Everyone joins in
3–5 min
Full steps after registration

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