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Icebreaker

Pocket Show and Tell

Each person shows one ordinary object they have on them and tells its 30-second story.

Time
10 min
Group
4–25 people
Format
Any
Energy
Calm
Budget
Free
Materials
Whatever people have on them

How to run it

  1. 1
    Ask everyone to pick one object from their pocket, bag or desk.
  2. 2
    Each person gets 30 seconds to say why they carry it.
  3. 3
    The group asks one quick question per object.

Variations

  • Oldest object wins a small prize.
  • Virtual: the object must be within arm's reach.

Host tips

Use a timer to keep the pace.
Encourage stories over descriptions.