With a simple toss in the air, the Color Wheel of Fate decides which of four mini-activities your group will play. Color Wheel of Fate is a great fast-paced, flexible icebreaker that generates enthusiasm and offers a variety of ways for a group to interact.

In the following course you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.


*This activity has been adapted from the Ice Breakers & Openers CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
All ages. With younger children you will want to make the mini-activities easier, have solo activities (such as, do one jumping jack or touch your toes) and be sure to tell them exactly what activity they must do with each color each time you switch. Younger children will need more coaching but otherwise the actvity works just as well!

Group Size
Any group size

Setting
Large indoor space or outdoor

Duration
This activity should take about 15-20 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

• Students will be energized through play and laughter.
• Students will get to know each other better through quick, partner-switching activities.
• Students will be kept physically moving and interacting for 5-10 mintues.
• This activity focuses on memorization skills through active learning.
• This activtiy helps focus a student's attention to helps facilitate the transition to a higher-level academic extension activity.