Ice Breaker Games

Games that help young people get comfortable with each other and start conversations. Articles cover activities for different group sizes, messy games, and adaptations for children with disabilities.

Fun Games to Get Teens Talking

Games that help members of the youth group get to know each other better are always welcome, especially when teens are involved.

Games for Children with Disabilities

We all know how difficult making friends can be, and for children with disabilities the task can be even harder.

Get-to-Know-You Games

Get-to-know-you games are a great way of introducing new members to each other at your youth club. They can be calm or active, quiet or loud.

Ice-Breakers for Large Groups (10-30 people)

Ice breakers are great games to play when you have a large group as they can really accelerate the process of getting to know each other.

Ice-Breakers for Medium Groups (5-10 people)

Ice breakers are designed to create a welcoming, open atmosphere. This can often be difficult to do with children, so here are some games that will help.

Ice-Breakers for Small Groups (2-5 people)

Ice breakers are a great way of enabling people to open up. This can often be difficult in very small groups, so here are some helpful games to play.

Messy/Food-Related Games

Kids love messy games, and especially games to do with eating or food. This article looks at just a few of the many games available to youth group leaders.

Why Play Ice-Breaker Games?

“Surely kids don’t need to get any more hyper right at the start of youth group?” Read on to find out about why ice breaker games can actually be really.