Session : 1 - Welcome and Ice-Breakers

Session 1: Welcome and Ice-Breaker Activities 

Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Objective: Create a comfortable environment and encourage interaction.

 

Activity: 1: Introduction to the Workshop and Facilitators (10 mins)

·         Overview: Provide a brief introduction to the workshop’s objectives, schedule, and how the day will unfold.

·         Examples: Discuss previous workshops or similar events and their outcomes. For example, how previous participants have applied what they learned.

 

Activity: 2: Ice-Breaker Games (20 mins)

·         Two Truths and a Lie: Each student states three facts about themselves, one of which is a lie. Others guess the lie.

·         Example: Demonstrate with a facilitator sharing two facts (e.g., “I have travelled to five different countries”) and one lie (e.g., “I have climbed Mount Everest”).

·         Human Knot: Students stand in a circle, hold hands with two different people, and work together to untangle the knot without letting go.

 

·         Example: Explain how this game fosters teamwork and problem-solving.