Opening Exercise (ice breaker) - Essay Example

Opening Excersize TMGT 385 Methods and Strategies for al Programs Finish the Sentence Game Purpose To introduce participantsto each other2. To learn details about other participants’ personal life, hobbies and so on, to form communal ground and topics of conversation.Ideal Class SizeOne of the ideals of this game is that a group from anywhere from 5 to about 30 can participate effectively. When more people are involved, each person simply gets to answer fewer questions. Ideal size probably approximately 10-15.

Time:5-10 minutesRoom Setup:Any room set up is appropriate. A whiteboard is idealSteps:1. The facilitator will introduce themselves and explain the process of the ice-breaker; that they will start a sentence, then each person should finish it for themselves (for instance, my favorite flavor of ice cream is:__________).2. If a white board is available, the facilitator will put the first sentence to finish on the board. If not, the facilitator will simply say the first statement3. The facilitator will then demonstrate the process, by introducing themselves again and finishing the sentence for themselves4.

Each person will then go around the room and finish the sentence for themselves5. Repeat as time allows depending on group size.Debriefing:Ask participants if they feel they know more details about each other now. A good idea might be to ask participants to name things they have learned about other people in the group, or indicate who they felt they shared commonalities with and why.Example sentences:1. My favorite hobbies is2. When I’m bored I3. My favorite food ever is4. My favorite movie is5.

My favorite book is6. My perfect house would have7. If I could only read one book it would be8. If I could see any musician live it would be9. My hometown is 10. My biggest pet peeve is11. One thing I’m proud of is12. If I had any superpower it would be13. I couldn’t live without14. One thing I like about myself is15. The best word to describe me would be