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    ICEBREAKER Dos and Donts

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    The document provides do's and don'ts for using icebreakers. It recommends doing icebreakers to relax groups and as topic leads, choosing the right game, having the right number of people, keeping instructions simple, watching participants, and being prepared to improvise or use a backup plan if needed. It advises not using games that make people uncomfortable, underestimating time, forgetting materials, forcing participation, or choosing complicated games. The overall guidelines are to properly plan and facilitate icebreakers to engage groups in a fun and inclusive manner.

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    The document provides do's and don'ts for using icebreakers. It recommends doing icebreakers to relax groups and as topic leads, choosing the right game, having the right number of people, keeping instructions simple, watching participants, and being prepared to improvise or use a backup plan if needed. It advises not using games that make people uncomfortable, underestimating time, forgetting materials, forcing participation, or choosing complicated games. The overall guidelines are to properly plan and facilitate icebreakers to engage groups in a fun and inclusive manner.

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    What to do and not do when leading ice breakers

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    The document provides do's and don'ts for using icebreakers. It recommends doing icebreakers to relax groups and as topic leads, choosing the right game, having the right number of people, keeping instructions simple, watching participants, and being prepared to improvise or use a backup plan if needed. It advises not using games that make people uncomfortable, underestimating time, forgetting materials, forcing participation, or choosing complicated games. The overall guidelines are to properly plan and facilitate icebreakers to engage groups in a fun and inclusive manner.

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    ICEBREAKER Dos and Donts

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    The document provides do's and don'ts for using icebreakers. It recommends doing icebreakers to relax groups and as topic leads, choosing the right game, having the right number of people, keeping instructions simple, watching participants, and being prepared to improvise or use a backup plan if needed. It advises not using games that make people uncomfortable, underestimating time, forgetting materials, forcing participation, or choosing complicated games. The overall guidelines are to properly plan and facilitate icebreakers to engage groups in a fun and inclusive manner.

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    ICEBREAKER Do’s and Don’ts

    Do’s

    Do use icebreakers to create a more relaxed environment.


    Do use icebreakers as topic lead-ins during class and meetings.
    Do choose the right game for the right group.
    Do make sure that you have the right amount of people for the game that you choose.
    Do make the instructions for the icebreaker as simple as possible.
    Do keep your eye on the participants. Make sure that they are having fun.
    Do be ready to improvise if necessary.
    Do have a back-up plan. If the icebreaker isn’t working, you will need it.

    Don’ts

    Don’t introduce an icebreaker game that will make others uncomfortable- physically or
    mentally.
    Don’t underestimate the time it will take to complete the icebreaker game or activity.
    Don’t forget to bring all of the materials that you need.
    Don’t limit icebreakers to the beginning of a meeting/class. Use them to revitalize the
    group at any time.
    Don’t force people to participate.
    Don’t forget to keep track of which ice breakers work and which ones don’t.
    Don’t choose complicated icebreakers. Keep it simple.

    http://businessmajors.about.com/od/studentresources/a/icebreakers.htm

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