Objective To create a non-threatening quick bond between women who can share their closest and most valuable property with a total stranger and be proud of the results. Materials Paper, pencils, a list of items, women and their purses full of stuff! Instructions Divide women into teams. (It’s generally best to group together those who are […]
Icebreaker: Break the Ice Bingo
Objective To meet new women and learn some surprising facts at the same time. Materials Create “bingo” cards with items listed in the squares that women might ask another woman when getting to know her. Provide a “free” space in the middle. Everyone will need a pen or pencil. Instructions Bingo card squares should contain […]
Icebreaker: Name that Tune
Objective To create a fun and inviting atmosphere while providing a gateway to the theme of your Bible study. Your group of women will tap their toes while tapping into their memory bank of favorite songs with this fun icebreaker activity. So gather a group and a little nostalgia and you’ll be ready for a great […]
Icebreaker: Guess Who?
Objective A fun way to break the ice and get conversations started at the beginning of a small group. Materials Note cards, safety pins or tape. Instructions Begin by writing the name of a famous person on each note card. Any name will do, but it can be fun to have a theme such as […]
Icereaker: Pass the Potato
Objectives Laughter and interaction. Materials A potato or ball, CD Player and a favorite musical CD. Instructions Have the ladies form a circle. The leader starts the music and the ladies pass the potato. With her back to the group, the leader randomly stops the music. The lady with the potato sits down. Continue until […]
Icebreaker: How Do You Praise?
Objective To create an environment where women are laughing, comfortable, humbled and prepared for a great time together. This one is especially fun to do with a well acquainted group of women. Materials Index cards with portions of a popular radio song written on them. Instructions Randomly hand out index cards to each person. Three or […]
Icebreaker: Balloon Couture
Objective To see which team can attach the most balloons to one woman (“the model”) on their team. Materials At least 40 balloons and a roll of scotch tape per team. Instructions Divide the group into teams. Each team must blow up their balloons and then proceed to see which team can attach the most […]
Icebreaker: Identity Crisis
Objectives Encourage women to mingle with women who are outside their usual circle of friends with a fun and simple icebreaker idea that is guaranteed to create conversation and a few laughs. Even the most quiet women in your group will enjoy the interaction that this activity fosters. Materials Bible, sticky notes, pen Instructions Use […]
Icebreaker: Women’s Jeopardy
Objectives Information and fun… and also to realize that women have played an important part in history. Materials A little computer research to create bios on various women from history and/or the Bible. Instructions Put together a short paragraph for each of several different women from history and/or the Bible, describing who they are, when […]
Icebreaker: The Price Is Right
Objective Women try to guess the price of everyday items and work as a team to earn points. Materials Index cards, pens and assorted items that are used every day like dish detergent, laundry soap, washcloths, books, magazines, dry goods, canned food, etc. Instructions Put all the items on a table in the front of […]
