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Are you calling me fat? (PS: please get out paper and a pen)How much does a polar bear weigh?

Enough to break the ice!

The Pig Personality TestTake out a piece of paperDraw a pigAny where on the paper, any sizeBe as detailed or as minimal as you would likeName your pig

AnalysisHow big is your pig?Big, medium, smallWhere on the paper is your pig located?Top, middle, bottom (optimist, pragmatic, realist)Which direction is your pig facing?Left, right, forward (traditional, innovative, confrontational)What is your pigs name?Girl or boyHow many legs does your pig have visible?4, fewer than 4How many details does your pig have?Many details, few detailsHow big are your pigs ears?Big ears, small earsHow long is your pigs tail? How many curls?Long, short, # of curls

Ice Breakers and Team Builders

How do you use them?Every day, all the timeMorale chair

Why do you use them?Learn namesBuild communityMaintain camaraderieEstablish comfortRelieve stressFor fun!

Ice Breakers at workLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Why Does Community Matter?Sense of belongingOwnershipNeedReliabilityFun/sillyComfortFamily

How does this relate to my curriculum/Common core/etc.?Working with othersCommon goalsUnderstanding personalitiesCommunicationWorking under pressureBeing part of a teamStrengths/weaknesses

TitleLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. The Dalai Llama Personality Test

The Dalai Llama Personality TestDivide your paper into three sections.Section One: AnimalsPlace the following animals in order, based your preference.PigHorseCowTigerSheep

Section Two: AdjectivesFor each word listed below, write down the first adjective that comes to mind.DogCatRatCoffeeOcean

Section Three: AssociationsFor each color, write down the name of a friend.YellowOrangeWhiteRedGreen

The Dalai Llama Personality TestResults:Section One: AnimalsRepresents life prioritiesPig= MoneyHorse= FamilyCow= CareerTiger= PrideSheep= Love

Section Two: AdjectivesRepresents perception of self/others/life.Dog=SelfCat=OthersRat=EnemyCoffee=Love lifeOcean= Outlook on life

Section Three: AssociationsRepresents the role these people play in your life.Yellow=Life long friendOrange= Trust worthy and reliable personWhite= Kindred spiritRed= LoveGreen= Someone you look up to

TitleIce Breakers for Classroom Management/Building Leadership

For placing students in groupsArranging teamsMaking pairsFriendly competitionGetting the wiggles outDemonstrate group dynamicsTrust/community

Ice Breakers for Skill Building

InterviewingInterpersonal skillsListeningWritingEditingDecision MakingTime ManagementSportsmanshipTeamworkRemind kids that learning should be fun

Frequent Concerns

Aint nobody got time for datMAKE timeMy kids dont like gamesThey willFollow your leadToo much planningMost games require very littleThey are embarrassingThats the best part

Other Keys to Success

Let goPut the students in chargeHold onLet them know you careFoodAll day, all the timeFamilyMaintain your communityCelebrate every successBig and small

What do teachers make?

Please rate this session!JESSICA YOUNG, MJEORANGE GLEN HIGH SCHOOLYEARBOOK, NEWSPAPER & PHOTOSAN DIEGO JEA PRESIDENT@RACINGCUPCAKESJYOUNG@EUHSD.ORG

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