ONLINE ICE-BREAKER IDEAS FOR TEACHERS

Many teachers constantly look for ways to keep their lessons fun and engaging for their students. One of the best ways to do this is to set the mood for the lesson at the very beginning. This could mean warm-up activities and ice-breakers. Below is a list of ice-breaker ideas that teachers can use for online lessons:

1. 2 truths and a lie

Here, each person will list 3 things about themselves. Two are true and one is a lie. The other person must guess which statement is a lie and explain why they think so. 

2. Would you rather..?

For this game, you can make your list of questions or make them up as you go along. You and the student will take turns asking ‘Would you rather..?’ questions e.g. “Would you rather eat worms or cockroaches?” and explain the reason for each of your choice.

3. Never Have I Ever

Each person will take turns saying something they have never done before. Each player starts with ten fingers showing. Each time says something that you’ve done, you drop a finger. The goal is to be the last player remaining.

4. Lost on a Deserted Island

Given the scenario that everyone is lost and stranded on a deserted island, each person describes one object that they would bring and why.

Sources:

http://joitskehulsebosch.blogspot.com/2009/03/10-online-icebreakers.html

http://www.bridgetefl.com/top-five-icebreakers-for-the-efl-classroom/

http://www.icebreakers.ws/get-to-know-you/never-have-i-ever.html

http://www.icebreakers.ws/team-building/lost-on-a-deserted-island.html