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Ice Breakers - I'm Going on a Trip

This exercise is particularly interesting when the group is diverse and outgoing.

Tell the group that they are to imagine going on a cruise with their favorite family members, friends, and pets. In addition, they may take one item from a list that you supply.

Tell the group that the list includes interesting but odd items, and that they may only take one item. Distribute the following list to each participant:

A turnip
A frisbee
A koala bear
An antique paperweight
Body lotions
A garden rake
A ball of sting
A can of paint
A spatula
A portrait of a little girl circa 1945
A leather jacket with a Ferrari emblem
A bassinet
A copy of a best selling book from Japan
A centrifuge
A pair of moccasins
A gold doubloon
A PC projector

Ask individuals to indicate which they will take, and why. You can move this along quickly or make it more in depth depending on the nature of the answers relevant to your class. You will not only accomplish your goal of breaking the ice, but you also will learn some interesting things about your class!