Friday, August 31, 2007

Does anyone know how to lead an icebreaker for a meeting where people make the different rhythmic sounds of a rainstorm?

Asked by Dr. Shaun Jamison

Dr. Shaun,

I have not done this myself anywhere, but remember reading it somewhere. Not sure where I read it, but had written down on my notes on Ice Breakers. "Follow these actions (when put together, they sound like a rainstorm): Rub hands together, snap fingers, clap hands, slap thighs, stomp feet, slap thighs, clap hands, snap fingers, rub hands, rest hands on lap." Not sure whether this is exactly what you are looking for, but thought it may help.

Best Regards,
Sujatha Das

1 comment:

Seth Marbin said...

Hi Sujatha - the way you described works well. It helps to have a big group and have them sit in a circle. You then start a few people with the hand rubbing, then move your way around the circle... when you get back to the first people who you started with the hand rubbing, have them move on to the snapping... etc.

If you are looking for more ice breakers you can find a bunch on Teampedia - a collaborative encyclopedia of team building activities and icebreakers

-Seth