Ella? I just disliked her. I wouldn't have minded if she had been taken by the monsters and never was returned. Bleh. Do you prefer to have clear guidelines or do you like having the freedom to figure things out yourself? Are you good at figuring out nonverbal communication? See if you can spot these cues with the Body Language Quiz.

Set a timer for two minutes. During this time, the rest of the team attempts to sway the opinion-holder’s view. Talk! Now’s a great time for the partners to get to know each other over lunch. You can even have a list of deep questions to help facilitate discussion. This game is commonly known as “One Word at a Time.” It’s a simple and fun icebreaker or warm-up activity for groups, and it’s also super popular if you’ve ever done improv as well.Everyone has an interesting photo on their phone, so this is a great activity for everyone! Here’s mine… Icebreaker #10: Partner Lunch Maar die glinsteringen draaien niet alleen door in de kaft. Eenmaal je in het boek zit, snap je wel waar dat stof voor dient, maar haast je zodat jij er niet door beneveld geraakt.

Make a timetable showing the activities that you would try if you woke up and there were no grown-ups for a day. Use this to make up some word problems to challenge others. Set up the game’s variables—the starting letters (a majority will be preset), player count, and round numbers. Just like The Christmasaurus, this novel is a fun and entertaining children's novel that is sure to make many kids all over the world peek under their beds in search for the Creakers themselves. Lucy reminds me a lot of myself when I was that age, although I do believe she's a tad bit braver than me, and the side characters that also show up are equally entertaining. I did laugh out loud when two kids named Buzz and Buddy had taken their dad's car out for a drive (if you didn't know, Buzz and Buddy are Tom Fletcher's kids... and now you know what he suspects they would do if him and his wife ever disappeared) - and you'll also, briefly, meet the kids from The Christmasaurus, so the stories seem to be set in the same universe. Sort of. After both people have answered and the two-minute timer is up, have them find a new partner and assign them a new conversation starter. This fun-filled activity not only adds a splash of color and joy to your meetings but it also nudges team members to showcase their creative sides and storytelling skills. Let’s see how you can get this show on the road:Het verhaal zelf is er eentje met een missie. Ik denk dat veel kinderen er zich zullen in herkennen en dat ze eigenlijk wel allemaal een Lucy willen zijn. Ze zullen het net zoals Irry, Klaartje, Toby, ….het eerst superleuk vinden om niet op de vingers getikt te worden door een volwassene, niet naar school hoeven te gaan, doen waar ze zin in hebben, maar uiteindelijk toch door hebben dat ze niet zonder hun ouders kunnen. I absolutely love GeoGuessr—it’s especially fun if your team is located across the globe or loves to travel.

Do you want to get to know your team on a more personal note? This icebreaker activity is a great way to break the ice by putting your most embarrassing/awkward/awesome/proud moments up front for the world to see. Created in collaboration with Puffin Books, this collection of activities gives lots of fun ideas linked to the great fantasy story ‘The Creakers’, written by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Shane Devries. Each suggested activity helps children to create, plan and hold their own spooky sleepover. Make up a glossary of the unusual words that the Creakers use (e.g. Woleb, kidderling, dozy dust, noggin). Best For: Harnessing creativity, boosting team spirit and light-hearted competition through drawing and guessing. Best For: Uncovering hidden team traits and testing trivia prowess with a friendly dose of competition.Ella believes that, as her dad has gone, she has become the new mayor of Whiffington. Write a story about a child who becomes mayor, prime minister or president. But Lucy wonders why. And how. And when. Soon, she discovers that there are creatures appearing in her room at night - and wonders if they are perhaps responsible for taking the grown-ups. These creatures? They are the Creakers.