An artistic icebreaker
Obviously this will not work for every situation but here is one I learned from a very well known artist / musician:
Put on some music and everyone dance a short repetitive step. If you see someone else doing a better move copy them. After a short while the entire group will be doing the same move. It's crazy but it works. Everyone has some fun, laughs and sees that working together as a group can happen in an organic nature.
Dr. Randy ,
Being together for 2 years does work nicely if these students bond as much as possible. Students love it when they can get up and move around.
Patricia Scales
THis is one of the most creative icebreakers I've ever heard of! The reason I like this is because it gets the students up out of their seats and moving. THis is useful for me because my class is 4.5 hours long and we need some break from the monotony of lecture. Also my group will be together for 2 years so it is nice for them to become familiar.
Hi James,
I love it, and this makes perfect sense. I have not tried this in a classroom setting, but I have witnessed this to happen like in Zumba class and at parties.
Patricia Scales
