Objective Interaction, mixing, chatting, laughing, creativity and fun for a Christmas gathering, meeting, dinner, retreat etc. Materials White sheets of copy paper Instructions Give each woman a sheet of white paper with the instruction that they are to create the best snowflake that they can. Here’s the catch, they only can use their hands – […]
Icebreaker: Hidden Handbag
Objective Get ladies laughing and comfortable with each other. This icebreaker is an ideal start to an event or retreat or at the beginning of a new Bible study or small group. This is even a great activity at a bridal or baby shower. Materials The only two items you need to provide is a […]
Icebreaker: Build a Scarecrow
Objective To create the best scarecrow and story. Materials Scarecrow building supplies Instructions Divide women into groups of at least three. Let them know they will have 15 minutes to create the scariest, funniest or silliest scarecrow, and create his 2- to 3-minute story. Try to have one set of items – same or different […]
Icebreaker: Find Your Shoe Group
Objective Fun way to get relaxed and meet other women, moves your around the room. Instructions MC announces, “Find women with similar favorite shoe type”…sneakers, sandals, High heels. Very chaotic but fun! Better with a large group. Introduce each other within the group. Requires 5-10 minutes. Submitted by Nancy Buck, Piedmont, SC
Icebreaker: Never Have I Ever
Objective Get to know and connect with other women. Materials A sense of humor. Instructions Ask everyone to sit in a circle on chairs. If you have a large group, ask women to form smaller circles of 10 to 15 people. To start the icebreaker, each player holds all 10 fingers out in front of her. […]
Icebreaker: Ready, Set, Draw
It’s the season of pumpkins! We have a fun icebreaker for your women’s ministry that pays homage to these gourds and tests your drawing skills! Objective Be the first team to complete a drawing of a jack-o-lantern. Materials Poster boards, markers, dice. Instructions Divide women in the room into two teams. Give each team captain a […]
Icebreaker: Silly Slipper Contest
Objective Fun activity for retreat, especially in the evening after a long session. Materials Ask each women to bring their favorite pair of bedroom slippers. Instructions At the end of a retreat, it’s often a great idea to bring your whole group of women together for a special closing. Sometimes, this is a spiritually focused […]
Icebreaker: Balloon Blast
Objective This activity is always a hit and encourages every woman to join in the fun. Materials Balloons, paper, pen, basket Instructions Balloons make great decorations. They make even better icebreakers! Grab a few balloons and make a list of fun activities to make for a fun introduction to the women in your group. Write […]
Icebreaker: Find Your “Sole” Mate
Objective Fun way to mix, mingle and meet new people! Materials One pair of new socks per person Instructions Divide two pairs of socks and pin together the “new” pair. Do this with all the socks. Pass out the socks and instruct everyone to find their new “sole” mate (the person with an exact matching […]
Icebreaker: Clothes Pin Snatcher
Objectives To break the ice and get everyone communicating and being AWARE of what is going on around them so much so that it could make them a winner! This ice breaker also supports leadeship skills so there won’t be a shy lady in the room. She gains confident as she approaches another for the […]
