Social Learning Games

Social learning games can be used as ice breakers for any age group, or they can be used for children to learn how to socialize appropriately. They provide safe and fun scenarios that allow people to feel secure during the learning process. Each game should involve a separate time to highlight the lessons learned and how they can apply to real-life situations. Social learning games are a great way to start off an event where most people don't know one another to get them talking and interacting.

  1. Autograph Sheet

    • An autograph sheet is used to force people to talk about their lives and experiences in fun and noninvasive approach. Create a sheet titled, "Have you ever?" List about 20 different statements that some people in the room may have done. For example, "Traveled out of the country," "Studied Latin," or "Locked your keys in the car." Provide everyone with the same sheet and instruct them to go from person to person looking for someone who has done the activity. If a person has done it, they sign their name on the line next to the statement. The first person to fill each of the categories on their sheet is the winner.

    Confusion

    • Confusion is a game that allows the participants to act silly in front of one another in order to accomplish a common goal. Write down around five random acts on separate sheets of paper. Some examples are "Find a girl to sing the national anthem," "Play ring around the rosy with three other people," and "Have a male do 20 push-ups." After someone performs the act shown on the person's paper, they sign their name next to the directive on the person's card. This game creates a lot of confusion because everyone is attempting to fulfill their own list while trying to help others.

    Puzzle

    • Puzzles and riddles are great games used to educate and demonstrate socialization skills. Divide a large group into smaller teams of four to six people. Provide a puzzle, riddle, or word game sheet to each group. Set a certain amount of time such as five minutes. Allow each team to work together and figure out their given objective. If the teams can't figure out their puzzle or riddle within the designated time, have each team share publicly their objective and have the other teams help them figure it out.

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