My favorite icebreaker games give participants a chance to discover new things about each other.
The “Who here?” Icebreaker gives everyone a chance to bond instantly over shared likes/dislikes.
“You don’t like coffee, either?” “I know, it’s so bitter!”
“You play an instrument too? Which one?”
Icebreaker: Who here?
Group size: 8 or more
Time needed: 10-15 minutes
Supplies: List of questions (below), microphone
Instructions:
This works best if all group members have a chair or place to sit (i.e. in a pew). Participants will stand if their answer for the question is “yes”. If their answer for the question is “no” they stay seated. There is no need for everyone to sit back down between questions. Read the next question and give everyone a chance to respond. Pause between questions to give participants a chance to see “who here” answered yes. Part of the fun (and purpose) is to discover new things about each other!
Notes: If your group is primarily young and can move easily, you could use this activity to burn off extra energy by having them sit back down after each question is read. Be sure to read through the questions and delete those that may not pertain to your audience – youth leaders will want to make several adjustments.
To print out the directions and questions to this icebreaker, click the link below.
Questions:
Who here…
Has a preschooler?
Runs?
Slept more than 6 hours last night?
Knows how to sew?
Has a calendar on their fridge?
Doesn’t like coffee?
Ate cereal for breakfast?
Did a load of laundry today?
Works part-time?
Has children in High school?
Made their bed this morning?
Prefers a bath over a shower?
Has a coupon in their wallet or pocketbook?
Read a book in the last week?
Works full-time?
Knows how to play an instrument?
Was on a sports team in High school?
Is caring for an elderly parent?
Has been to a movie in the last month?
Prefers salty over sweets?
Knows all the words to America the Beautiful?
Will be taking a trip to the beach this summer?
Is a Grandma?
Likes to play board games?
Knows how to ice skate?
Looking for some more fun games and icebreakers for your group?
I’ve gathered together all of the icebreakers and games on my site on this page here.
You may also want to read:
10 Things Icebreakers Should Not Do
Why Women’s Ministry Events Need Great Icebreakers
Why I Don’t Do Bible Games
Why I Don’t Do White Elephant Exchanges
Thank you for the ideas and easy printables! You have made my job so much easier and now I can focus on the meat of our retreat – God’s Grace!
Thank you an God bless your ministry!
Beth
Beth, I am so glad you found this resource to be helpful. 🙂 May the Lord bless your retreat!
This site is a life saver!!! So many awesome ideas! I am not overly creative and sometimes feel quite stumped on how to pull off a great ladies event at our church…this site totally delivers. Thanks so much for doing this. Beyond grateful that the Lord has gifted women like you who have ideas that rock that they are willing to share with the rest of us.
Thanks Ronda! Your sweet note and encouragement are greatly appreicated! To God be the glory! <3
Thank you! I was looking for an ice breaker for my Women’s Bible Study tonight and this is GREAT !!!
🙂 I hope they loved it!!
I am so excited to use these for our first Women’s Ministry meeting Saturday! Thank you!
Kanesha, Awesome! Praying God abundantly blesses your first meeting! 🙂
Thanks so much. We are having a Denim and Heels Luncheon for our Young Women’s group. I was on a mission to find some amazing ice breakers. Thanks!!!
You are so welcome! I love the theme/title for your event! Sounds like so much fun! Praying you all have a fabulous luncheon!
Thank you! This activity is just what I was looking for.
Tamara, you’re so very welcome! I hope your group enjoys it!! 🙂