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WHO ARE YOU?

Pop quiz time! WHO ARE YOU? This is a fun activity to learn your group a little bit better. Pass out a brown paper bag to each participant. (An index card or any type of paper will work.) I tell the group that we are having a pop quiz and that they have 10 seconds toContinue reading “WHO ARE YOU?”

NIFTY NICKNAMES

A great way to introduce new groups, is a clothespin kudos activity. Give each participant a clothespin and a sharpie marker. Then have participants create a “Nifty Nickname” for themselves. This is done by using an adjective that begins with the same letter as their name. This quality is to describe the participant. Examples could include: Dynamic DavidContinue reading “NIFTY NICKNAMES”

DO YOU HAVE MY SHOES?

With a new school year in progress and new small groups kicking off, I have had numerous requests for icebreakers. I will be posting an icebreaker every day this week and will resume my regular posting schedule next week. Need an icebreaker this week, but your in a hurry, have no money and stressed to your limit? Well,Continue reading “DO YOU HAVE MY SHOES?”

HIGH LOW TEACHING STRATEGY

A few years ago I was with a great teacher friend of mine, Lance Bridges, when he received a phone call from his daughter who had been on a day trip with some friends. I heard Lance ask his daughter, “Honey, what was your HIGH (favorite part) of the trip?” I then heard him ask, “What wasContinue reading “HIGH LOW TEACHING STRATEGY”

CELL PHONE SCAVENGER HUNT

This is an old activity with a techno twist. This can be used with a leadership team or Student Ministry (An example list will be provided for each group). Break participants up into manageable groups Have each group select a leader Give each group a list of items that can be found on the grounds HaveContinue reading “CELL PHONE SCAVENGER HUNT”

PERSONALITY BALL

NEEDED: A Beach ball This is a great icebreaking activity that was created by a group of 7th grade students. Everyone stands in a circle and you throw the ball to each other. When you catch the ball you take your right hand and whatever color your hand is on you have to say yourContinue reading “PERSONALITY BALL”