Virtual Icebreaker Bonanza for 3rd Graders

Participants take turns showing a funny face and sharing a silly story related to it!

Steps:

(1 min) Introduce the activity, letting kids know they will be making funny faces and sharing stories.
(2 min) Instruct each participant to think of their silliest face and how it relates to a funny memory.
(14 min) Each participant has 30 seconds to show their funny face to the camera and share their story, keeping it light and humorous.
(3 min) Conclude by having everyone choose their favorite funny face from the session and explain why.

Objectives:
To encourage laughter and creativity while sharing personal stories to strengthen bonds among participants.

Let’s bring our favorite animals to life with funny sounds and silly impressions!

Steps:

(2 min) Introduce the activity and explain that each participant will share their favorite animal and make an impression of it.
(18 min) Each participant has 30 seconds to 'act' like their animal, complete with sounds and movements, while others can guess what animal it is.
(3 min) After everyone has shared, participants can vote for the best impression based on creativity and humor.

Objectives:
To enhance confidence in expression and foster connections through laughter and shared silliness.

A hilarious take on the classic game where participants choose between two silly options!

Steps:

(1 min) Explain the rules; participants will answer silly 'Would you rather' questions that spark laughter.
(15 min) Pose a series of whacky questions and give kids 15 seconds to respond, providing some fun explanations.
(4 min) Allow time for some final thoughts and share which question was the funniest or craziest.

Objectives:
To build camaraderie among participants by sharing humorous opinions and promoting laughter.