Impulse
Impulse (also known as Pass the Pulse) is a great exercise for teamwork and breaking the ice at the same time.
Library of facilitation techniques
Energizers and Ice Breaker Games
Energizers, energizer games, and ice breaker activities to bring energy into the room. Get people moving, have fun, and ensure your group's energy level is up and everyone is ready to have a productive workshop or meeting with great energizer activities.
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Methods (78)
Apple, Orange and Banana!
Fun energiser to create energy and fun. Great to use after breaks such as lunch or coffee breaks.
Fun with Snowballs
This activity energizes the group. So use it when participants need a spurt of energy. The main element of this activity is the anonymous way in which participants provide their inputs. The facilitator can use the information gained through this activity to evaluate what the participants have learned or want to learn.
Dance, Dance, Dance
In this short and physically active energizer, participants dance playfully in small teams. Periodically, the music changes and members take turns leading the dance. The aim is to generate fun energy and playfulness in a group, often as a counter-balance to more “serious” group work.
Count Up
In this short exercise, a group must count up to a certain number, taking turns in a random order, with no two people speaking at the same time. The task is simple, however, it takes focus, calm and awareness to succeed. The exercise is effective to generate calm and focused collective energy in a group.
Jeder, der... spring auf und renn!
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Virtual High Five
Virtual High Five - energetic icebreaker for online groups
Let the beat build
This activity can serve multiple purposes. It can be used as an energiser or ice breaker for groups that a bit low on energy or first meet each other. Another purpose of the game could be enhance teamwork and show that different people with different beats can make an orchestra.
Name Bounce - energiser
For in-person groups who don't already know each other
Celebrate the wins in your team
A positive and uplifting icebreaker that encourages team members to reflect on achievements, recognize each other’s contributions, and build a culture of appreciation.
Game Breaks (Word Search) for Online Facilitation
Team energiser for a virtual classroom or web conference meeting
Group Push-Up
In this exercise the group is given a task to find a way to get the entire group safely off of the ground with only hands touching ground.