Lesson Plan

Icebreaker Activities

Students will develop essential social skills through individual icebreaker activities and through reflection on open-ended questions.

This lesson provides individualized support by prompting students to reflect deeply on their personal experiences and ideas, encouraging personal growth and improved social interaction skills.

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Review and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

8 minutes

Step 2

Individual Icebreaker Activity: Solo Speed Chat Reflection

15 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Presentation

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Icebreaker Strategies

Introduce the slide deck with enthusiasm. Emphasize that these strategies can be both fun and personal, helping students feel at ease when starting conversations.

What is an Icebreaker?

Explain the concept of an icebreaker and why it's important to have creative strategies ready. Ask if anyone can recall a memorable icebreaker they've experienced.

Strategies to Initiate Conversations

Discuss these strategies, providing clear examples. Emphasize that mixing casual fun with personal insight helps ease conversation.

Examples and Tips

Provide concrete examples to illustrate the strategies. Encourage students to think of their own variations.

Reflection & Takeaways

Wrap up the slide deck with reflective questions to prompt further thought. Inspire students to consider which strategy they feel most comfortable using.

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Activity

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Breaking the Ice: Fun Ways to Start Conversations

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