Virtual Ice-Breakers for Online/hybrid Classes

1. “Three Things About Me” (Two Truths and a Lie)
   Each person shares three facts about themselves. Two are true, one is made up. Others must guess which one is the lie.
2. “What’s Near You?”
   Ask your students to quickly find an object in their surroundings that has special meaning or tells a story. Then, have them show it on camera and share why it’s important or fun.
3. “Collaborative Story”
   Start by telling a short initial sentence (“Once there was a cat that…”) and ask each student to add one sentence to continue the story. At the end, read the complete story, which usually turns out creative and funny.
4. “Emoji of the Day”
   Ask each person to choose an emoji that describes their mood or how they’re feeling that day.
   Helps break the tension and identify if someone needs extra support.
5. “Virtual Tour of My Space”
   Participants can briefly show their study or work corner (without invading their privacy).
   Helps people get to know each other better and build trust through their surroundings.
6. “Mini Team Trivia”
   Prepare simple questions (general knowledge, music, movies…) and divide them into teams in breakout rooms. Then, return to the main room and share answers. 
7. “Favorite Photo”
   Ask participants to screen-share a photo that represents a special moment for them (could be a trip, hobby, family, pets…).
8. “Creative Challenge with Objects”
   Give a time limit (for example, 1 minute) for each student to find two objects in their home that, together, form something funny or represent a scene. Upon return, everyone shows their “invention” and explains what it represents.
9. “The Indiscreet Microphone”
   Choose a curious or fun question (“If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?”).
   Each person takes turns answering quickly. 
10. “Today’s Goal”
    Start the session by asking each participant what their goal or expectation is for the class, or something they hope to achieve that day. At the end of the session, everyone can share whether they achieved their goal or not.
11. “Camera On-Off Challenge”
    Start with everyone turning their cameras off (including those in the physical classroom). Then, ask participants to turn their cameras on based on specific conditions:

• • Those who like soccer
  • Those who went to the movies last week
  • Those who watched a TV series episode this week
  • Those who only watched one episode should keep their cameras on