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This icebreaker game is often called \u201cspider web\u201d because at the end of the icebreaker, a large web of interconnected strong or yarn will be created. You can use this icebreaker to discuss interdependence on one another, picking up the slack for another person, uplifting others, and teamwork.<\/em><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>
\nSitting in a circle, youth toss a ball of string to someone else in the circle. The person receiving the string must name a quality, item, or something else related to the topic or keyword.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/strong>
\nBall of string or yarn<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/strong>
\nNone<\/p>\n

What to Do<\/strong>
\nIn the classic variation of this icebreaker, students introduce their name and one characteristic about themselves before tossing it to another person in the circle. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sit the group on the floor in a circle with everyone facing inward toward the center of the circle.<\/li>\n
  2. Tell everyone your name and one characteristics about yourself. You could also have everyone answer the same a common question like \u201cWhat is your favorite ice-cream?\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. Holding firmly to the end of the string, toss the ball of string to someone in the circle who has not yet received the string.<\/li>\n
  4. The person receiving the string gives his\/her name and one characteristic.<\/li>\n
  5. Then, holding firmly onto the string, he or she tosses the ball on to another person.<\/li>\n
  6. The string should be held tightly and above the ground at all times.<\/li>\n
  7. Continue until everyone has received the string at least once and told the group their name and one characteristic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Variations:<\/strong><\/p>\n