Common Thread
A fast, no-prep icebreaker where small groups race to find the most unique things they all have in common.
10-15 min
Fun Fact Frenzy
A quick, no-prep staff meeting icebreaker where staff write surprising facts about themselves and the group guesses whose it whose.
Prophet Gaspard
A quick guessing game where staff write a surprising fact about themselves, drop it in a bowl, and the group tries to match each fact to the right person. Works as a PD opener or staff meeting icebreaker with little prep needed.
Why try it
This activity surfaces unexpected things about the people staff work with every day. It sparks laughter, kicks off conversation, and helps colleagues see one another differently, all in under 10 minutes.
Things you'll need
Notecards or pieces of paper
Pens, markers, pencils
Instructions
1
Set it up
Before the meeting, cut paper into strips or set out index cards and pens at each seat. Let staff know they'll be writing one surprising or little-known fact about themselves.
2
Collect and read
Each person writes their fact anonymously and drops it in the bowl. The facilitator reads each fact aloud while the group guesses who wrote it.
3
Tally and celebrate
The person with the most correct guesses wins. Keep a quick tally on a whiteboard or just track it by show of hands.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Keep it low-stakes
Remind staff the facts don't have to be dramatic, just something most people wouldn't know.
Leader Tip #2
Pick a theme
Give staff a specific category to respond to, like "a place you've been" or "something you learned in the last year," for a more focused round.
Built by Educators, for School Leaders
This resource was created in collaboration with passionate educators and school leaders who believe in the power of intentional connection.
Prophet Gaspard
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