“I Am” Poem – Icebreaker

This is a simple but powerful activity to use as an icebreaker for a longer workshop, an online class, or a teambuilding exercise with a group that will be together for some time.

Need to save time or working remotely? Send people the link ahead of time to complete online and print out: http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/iampoem.htm



I Am


I am (two characteristics about yourself)
I wonder (something about which you are actually curious)
I hear (an imaginary sound)
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line repeated)

I pretend (something that you actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something about which you worry)
I cry (something that makes you sad)
I am (the first line repeated)

I understand (something you know to be true)
I say (something in which you believe)
I dream (something about which you dream)
I try (something toward which you make an effort)
I hope (something for which you actually hope)
I am (the first line repeated)