Icebreakers for Teenagers
When teenagers gather, it can be a fun-filled good time. However, depending on the situation, if the kids in question don't know one another, it can be awkward before the good times begin. The best way to overcome this issue is through a set of pre-planned icebreakers to help everyone get to know one another and feel more comfortable interacting.
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Would You?
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Sit in a circle and designate one person to ask the question "Would You Rather?" Make the decisions silly and zany, such as "Would you rather eat a frog burger or drink a cup full of pureed potato chips?" or "Would you rather have a pet sewer rat or anteater?" The more silly the questions, the quicker the group will loosen up and hoot and holler over each other's answers.
Truth and Lies
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Assemble a group of teenagers in one area and propose a game of "Two Truths and One Lie." Each person takes turns going around in the group and telling two truths and one lie about themselves. Then, everyone else in the group must determine of the three things said, which of them are the truth and which is the lie. The more creative and funny the facts and lies are, the more fun the game is.
Charade Twist
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Divide teenagers into groups of two, and have them do a "silent interview" on one another. The concept of the game is to start with a verbal introduction. Beyond this point, no talking is allowed, but each person must communicate three things about himself to his partner. This is where the charades component of the game comes in, as each participant must use a physical demonstration to state his fact.
Celebrity Pairs
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Most teens are up on the most famous celebrities, so use this to your advantage for an icebreaker. Tape a piece of paper to each person's back, with the name of one half of a celebrity pair on it. Mix up the group and then instruct each person to find their "mate" or the other half of the pair. This encourages teens to talk to one another while they seek out their match.
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