Show and Tell is a wonderful opportunity for teams to share personal objects with the group and use the power of metaphors to connect deeply with others. Start by asking employees to bring an artifact for Show and Tell that, from their perspective, is representative of the topic at hand or ...
Icebreakers are discussion questions or activities used to help participants relax and ease into a group meeting or learning situation (Dover, 2004).Teachers can use icebreakers within their classrooms to create a connected and comfortable learning environment for their students. Icebreakers are ...
On the first day of school, many teachers like to stress to students that not everyone thinks alike. I say the word cornfield, and I ask the children to think of the first thing that comes to mind. Some will say they think of a cornfield they've driven by. Some have never been ...
For example, to describe ‘beach,’ players can’t use words like ‘sand,’‘water,’ or ‘ocean.’ It’s a race against the clock as team members try to guess the word based on creative and often hilarious descriptions! This game encourages quick thinking, communication skills, and a go...
One of Education World's most popular features returns this year with 19 new getting-to-know-you icebreakers for the first days of school! It's time to make a fresh start. You've done some summer reading on classroom management, and you're eager to try out some new ideas. You've le...
After the students sit and I take roll, I ask them to take out a sheet of paper and a pen or pencil for their first test of the school year. I explain to them -- in complete seriousness, of course -- that this will be the hardest test of the entire year because they have not ...
Sample agenda for a team-building retreat Before planning the agenda, you must select a team-buildingretreat locationand thevenue. This will give you some ideas about the activities that are available during the offsite. And, starting with the location will save you a lot of stress throughout...