Ice Breakers for Introductions to Child Development Classes

What a child experiences when young is crucial to later development. Taking child development classes is a good idea not only because your child will make new friends, but it will get him to think outside the box as well. An effective child development course consists of unique ways to get children to interact with each other, and a relaxing icebreaker is a great way to accomplish this.

  1. 15 Seconds

    • Have all the children sit down and form a circle. Choose a question for everyone, and let them answer that question in 15 seconds or less. Make sure that no other child is speaking when it is another child's turn.

    Untangling Rope Knots

    • Find a long rope and tie several knots. Make sure there are enough knots for each child that participates. Straighten the rope and lay it on the ground. Assign each child a knot in the rope and have them stand by it. Have the children pick up the rope and untie the knots without ever letting go of the rope.

    Who Am I?

    • Give each child a picture and attach the pictures to their back. The children must ask the other children "Yes or No" questions about the picture in order to find out what is on their backs. Play this game for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until every child has guessed what is on his picture.

    Changing the Leader

    • Assign the role of "The Leader" to a child in the group. The leader will decide what activity the group of children will perform. After approximately 30 seconds, "The Leader" will choose another child to become "The Leader"; thus, the group's activity will change. Ensure that every child has a chance to be "The Leader."

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