Game Tag: Icebreaker
![students and coach playing indoor game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_2221-X3-402x240.jpg)
![students and coach playing indoor game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_2221-X3-402x240.jpg)
6-10 Players
Grades 1-2
Cones
5-10 Minutes
Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cone ›
This is a great indoor recess game for a group of any size aged first grade and up. In this game, players test their reactions, listening abilities, and conflict resolution…
![kids playing classroom game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_2347-X3-402x240.jpg)
![kids playing classroom game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_2347-X3-402x240.jpg)
11+ Players
Grades 1-2
None
10-15 Minutes
Seven ›
This game is a fun, fast-paced memory game that can help us practice listening carefully to follow instructions.
![kids and coach in gym](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/160115_PlayworksDC_4129-X2-402x240.jpg)
![kids and coach in gym](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/160115_PlayworksDC_4129-X2-402x240.jpg)
11+ Players
All Ages
None
5-10 Minutes
Partner Challenge ›
This is a great icebreaker game. In this game, players are randomly paired together to complete a quick activity and answer an icebreaker question.
![kids playing indoor game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_1855-X2-402x240.jpg)
![kids playing indoor game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_1855-X2-402x240.jpg)
Large Group (10 and up)
Grades 3-5
Chairs
10 minutes or more
Magic Mind Trick ›
This is a great icebreaker, minute mover, or indoor recess game! In this game, students form a circle with one player taking the role of the “Mind Reader” in the…
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Large Group (10 and up)
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Hero’s Challenge ›
As any comic book collector knows, being a fan can be even more fun than saving the world. In this game, players get to do both. Players play Rock Paper…
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Any Size
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Gotcha! ›
Focus is the name of the game! In this game, students will hone their listening skills while developing eye-hand coordination. The class sits in a circle with overlapping hands. As…