300 icebreakers questions for teens

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What would make a good story about a topic for a podcast?
What would make a good story about a problem you solved yourself?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a small tradition with friends?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a skill you could teach?
What would make a good story about a question you wish adults asked?
What question would you ask someone about a way to help a new student?
What is one detail you remember about a personal style experiment?
What is one detail you remember about a kind message you received?
What would make a good story about a story told through pictures?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a fair rule for your group?

Easy openers

What would you tell a friend about a small tradition with friends?
What would make a good story about a hobby you want to keep?
What would you tell a friend about a talent you want to practice?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a study habit that helps?
What would you tell a friend about a moment you spoke up?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a hobby you want to keep?
What would you like to understand better about a skill you could teach?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a sport you would learn?
What question would you ask someone about a question you wish adults asked?
What would make a good story about a playlist with a story?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a kind message you received?
What would you tell a friend about a team project that worked?
What would make a good story about an idea for a short film?
What question would you ask someone about an everyday invention?
What is one detail you remember about a book you would recommend?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a sport you would learn?
What would make a good story about a subject that became interesting?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a kind message you received?
What would you tell a friend about an idea for a short film?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a small tradition with friends?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a good use of a free hour?
What is one detail you remember about a moment you spoke up?
What would make a good story about a phone-free afternoon?
What is one detail you remember about a favorite way to recharge?
How would you describe an everyday invention in three words?
What is one detail you remember about a goal you changed?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a personal style experiment?
What question would you ask someone about a fair rule for your group?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a question you wish adults asked?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a moment you spoke up?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a playlist with a story?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a team project that worked?
How would you describe a club you would start in three words?
What would make a good story about a new responsibility?
What question would you ask someone about a creative project you want to try?
What is one detail you remember about a sport you would learn?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a good use of a free hour?
How would you describe a goal you changed in three words?
What would you tell a friend about a sport you would learn?
What would you tell a friend about a story told through pictures?
What question would you ask someone about a place you would explore with friends?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a personal style experiment?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a team project that worked?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a useful piece of feedback?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a new responsibility?

Everyday surprises

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a favorite way to recharge?
What is one detail you remember about a team project that worked?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a small achievement this month?
What is one detail you remember about an unexpected interest?
What would you tell a friend about a kind message you received?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a place you would explore with friends?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a talent you want to practice?
What is a small thing you appreciate about an everyday invention?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a problem you solved yourself?
How would you describe a future job you are curious about in three words?
What would you tell a friend about a fair rule for your group?
What would you like to understand better about a kind message you received?
How would you describe a way to help a new student in three words?
What would you tell a friend about a hobby you want to keep?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a film that surprised you?
How would you describe a sport you would learn in three words?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a club you would start?
What would you like to understand better about a creative risk you took?
What would you tell a friend about a creative risk you took?
What would make a good story about a small achievement this month?
How would you describe a favorite way to recharge in three words?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill you could teach?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a question you wish adults asked?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a hobby you want to keep?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a phone-free afternoon?
What is one detail you remember about a good use of a free hour?
How would you describe a new responsibility in three words?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a way to help a new student?
What would you tell a friend about a personal style experiment?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a lesson from a group challenge?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a creative risk you took?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a day trip you would plan?
What would you tell a friend about a day trip you would plan?
What would you like to understand better about a new responsibility?
What would you tell a friend about a new responsibility?
What question would you ask someone about a small tradition with friends?
What is one detail you remember about a future job you are curious about?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a lesson from a group challenge?
How would you describe a goal for the next season in three words?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a way to help a new student?
What would make a good story about a way to help a new student?
What is one detail you remember about a day trip you would plan?
What question would you ask someone about a creative risk you took?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a subject that became interesting?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a creative project you want to try?

How to play with teens

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

Let's play

A quick round

Pick ten prompts and keep each answer to one sentence. Stop when the group wants to talk more.

A story round

Use fewer prompts and invite an optional follow-up. Let the person answering decide how much to share.

A paper round

Print a small set, cut out the cards, and let willing players draw a prompt. Keep a skip pile on the table.

Make it your game.

Simple rules, plenty of room for your group.

How do you play icebreakers with teens?

Can we play without an account or an app?

Yes. Open play mode in your browser, read a prompt aloud, and move to the next one. Every control also works without JavaScript.

Can I print these questions as cards?

Yes. Choose Print cards, select how many you want, and download a PDF with cut lines and an optional rules card. Printing is free.

Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

Always. Skip without explaining, choose another prompt, or stop the round. Nobody owes the group a personal answer or a performance.

Are these questions appropriate for this group?

This bank is rated teens. Kids and school banks are separate from adult banks. All our content is non-explicit, and even flirty prompts stay light.