Games you can use at professional learning days for adults to move and connect

1.Two Truths and a Lie: This is a simple icebreaker game that helps build trust and familiarity among the group. Participants take turns sharing three statements about themselves, with two being true and one being a lie. The others then have to guess which statement is the lie.

2.Word Association: In this game, one participant starts by saying a word, and then each person in turn says a word that is associated with the previous word. This continues until someone can't think of a word, at which point a new word is introduced.

3.What's in Your Bag?: Participants bring a bag or briefcase to the meeting, and each person takes turns showing the group what they have inside. This can lead to interesting conversations and reveals a bit about each person's personality and interests.

4.Reverse Brainstorming: In this activity, instead of coming up with new ideas, the group focuses on coming up with reasons why a particular idea wouldn't work. This helps individuals think more critically and creatively.

5.Networking Bingo: This game helps break the ice and encourage attendees to interact with each other. Each participant is given a bingo card with different categories, such as job title, hobbies, etc. The goal is to find someone who fits each category and get their signature or initial on the card. The first person to get a bingo is the winner.

6.Speed Networking: Participants move from one person to another in a set amount of time, introducing themselves and exchanging information. This activity helps participants make connections and develop relationships with others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

7.Human Knot: Participants stand in a circle, facing each other. Each person takes hold of the hand of two other people who are not next to them. The group then has to work together to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.

8.Scavenger Hunt: Participants are divided into teams and given a list of items to find or tasks to complete within a set amount of time. This game encourages teamwork and communication, as well as getting participants moving and exploring the area.

9.Minute to Win It: Participants are given a set of tasks to complete within one minute. These can range from simple tasks like stacking cups to more challenging ones like bouncing a ping pong ball into a cup.

10.Trust Walk: Participants are paired up, with one person blindfolded and the other leading them through a course or around the room. This activity helps build trust and communication skills between the participants.

11.Name That Tune: Participants are divided into teams and play a game of Name That Tune, where they have to guess the title and artist of a song that is played for them. This activity helps build teamwork and encourages participants to work together to solve the challenge.

12.Simon Says: This classic game can be a fun way to get participants moving and following instructions. The leader calls out commands, such as "Simon says touch your toes," and participants have to follow the command if it starts with "Simon says."

13.Pass the Message: Participants are divided into teams and given a message to pass from one person to another without speaking. This can be done through gestures, pantomime, or other nonverbal cues. The first team to accurately pass the message wins.

14.Group Juggle: Participants work together to keep a number of objects (such as balls or beanbags) in the air, passing them back and forth between the group. This activity helps build teamwork and coordination skills.

15.Ball Toss: Participants stand in a circle and take turns tossing a ball to each other, while saying each other's name and a positive attribute. This activity helps build connections and positive relationships among the group.

16.The Hula Hoop Game: Participants stand in a circle, with a hula hoop being passed around the circle. When the music stops, the person holding the hula hoop must perform a task or answer a question. This game encourages movement and helps participants get to know each other better.

17.Picture This: Participants are given a piece of paper and a pen, and are asked to draw a picture that represents a given word or phrase. This activity helps build creative problem-solving skills and encourages participants to share their ideas with the group.

18.Tower of Popsicle Sticks: Participants are divided into teams and given a set of Popsicle sticks and other materials. The goal is to build the tallest tower possible within a set amount of time. This game helps build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

19.Two Truths and a Movement: Similar to Two Truths and a Lie, but instead of sharing a lie, participants share a physical movement that represents something about themselves. This activity helps participants get to know each other and encourages movement.
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20.Fishbowl: Participants stand in a circle and one person starts by saying something about themselves, such as a personal story or an experience. The next person then says something that connects to the first person's story, and the circle continues until everyone has had a turn to share. This activity helps build connections and encourages participants to engage with each other on a deeper level.