Often, when you bring together a new group of children/young people or even adults, it can be hard to get them to integrate and chat. They naturally migrate to people they know. Icebreakers play an important part in helping to get young people to connect with each other in a group setting. It is a great way to involve the shy and quieter ones as well as encouraging team play with each other. It also promotes listening, cooperation and social skills.

Here is a collection of some well-known and some lesser known suggestions!