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: Who Knew?
Objective The simplest things are often the most profound and sometimes even the most fun. This icebreaker is about as simple as it gets, yet it offers a delightful way for well acquainted groups to get to know each other a little better than they might have thought possible. It is an especially useful idea […]
Icebreaker: If Shoes Could Talk
Objective Get to know each other, laugh together and take a guess at who is the most discerning among your group. Materials Just the shoes on every woman’s feet! Instructions Your shoes have a story to tell. They might give away your penchant for running, fashion, comfort or desire to be a little taller. They […]
Icebreaker: Purse Pandemonium
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: How Embarrassing!
Objectives To laugh together, relate to each other, to show our vulnerabilities to each other. Instructions Have each woman tell about one of her most embarrassing moments. Submitted by Debi Ross, Mt. View Baptist, Antioch, TN
Icebreaker: Take as Much as You Like
Objective To get the group of ladies better acquainted by learning about one another. Materials 1 roll toilet tissue Instructions Hostess passes around a roll of toilet tissue and asks each lady to take as much off the roll as she likes. When all have had opportunity to get their tissue. Hostess then explains that […]
Icebreaker: What Kind of Tater are You?
Objective To allow everyone to have a good laugh and get to know each other better. Materials Tater related gifts (ex. a bag of potato chips, a watch it grow potato, Mr. Potato Head, etc) Instructions Read the story about Taters and then have everyone try to decide what kind of tater they are. Then […]
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: Hula Hoop Hoe Down
Objective To bring all women to laughter as they each try to hoola hoop the longest. Materials Two Hoola Hoops, stop watch Instructions Start off with two volunteers and let them each try to hoola at the same time. Continue until all have tried, keeping track of the longest times. Have a show-down and award the top […]
