This icebreaker activity aims to get participants to openly discuss their feelings about an upcoming training program in a lighthearted way. Participants each select a picture - either animal pictures provided or their own - that best represents their current feelings or views on the training topic. They then introduce themselves and explain their choice, allowing the facilitator to identify common themes within the group and use them to guide discussion.

1. Picture Me - Icebreaker
Duration:
10 - 20 Minutes
Objective:
This icebreaker is useful for getting participants to open up about their feelings
and discuss their thoughts about the training and what how they perceive it. The
icebreaker is also a light-hearted way of introducing participants.
Resources Needed:
Cut out the pictures provided below or create your own. It is best if you can print
these onto card. Of course you can supply your own pictures and they don’t have
to be animals, I just felt that way inclined today!
Instructions:
Place your pictures on a table in the room or pinned up on a board and ask
participants to each select a picture that best represents their feelings and/or
other significant issues regarding the training topic.
As each person introduces themselves, ask them to explain their thoughts behind
why they chose that particular picture and review their comments in turn. Where
you can, identify common issues that occur within the group and discuss them.