Lesson Plan

Icebreaker Activities

Students will build essential social skills and learn how to initiate conversations by engaging in fun, structured icebreaker activities.

This lesson fosters a safe, interactive environment where students can overcome social anxieties and develop confidence for real-life interactions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

8 minutes

Step 2

Icebreaker Activity: Speed Chat

15 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Presentation

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Icebreaker Strategies

Introduce the slide deck with enthusiasm. Emphasize that the purpose of these strategies is to help them feel more comfortable starting conversations.

What is an Icebreaker?

Explain the concept of an icebreaker and why it's important to have some strategies up your sleeve. Encourage participation by asking if anyone has used a memorable icebreaker before.

Strategies to Initiate Conversations

Discuss these strategies with examples. Ask students which strategy they find most appealing and why.

Examples and Tips

Give concrete examples to each strategy. Help students visualize how these might work in a real setting.

Reflection & Takeaways

Wrap up the slide deck with reflective questions. Encourage students to think about which strategy they're excited to try.