Tools and ideas

Energize! -cards

Energize! is a collection of 53 fun and easy energizers for youth groups. The activities bring movement, laughter and connection to the group and are perfect for breaking the ice, boosting energy or simply having fun together.

YE daily reflection cards

At the end of each day of youth exchange, choose a few cards and discuss the questions in your small group. There are no right or wrong answers. Listen to each other, be curious and remember that everyone can choose how much they want to share.

Icebreaker bingo

Icebreaker Bingo is a fun and easy way to get people talking, moving and meeting new people. Find participants who match the statements on your bingo card, learn something new about each other and see who gets a bingo first!

Perfect for youth exchanges, new groups and the first days of getting to know each other.

Erasmus Exchange Alias

Erasmus Exchange Alias is a fun and easy language game created for international youth exchanges. The cards include words, feelings, situations and everyday moments that young people may experience during an exchange week.

Explain, guess, laugh and learn new words together – no perfect English needed! The game is a great way to break the ice, build confidence and connect across languages and cultures.

Erasmus conversation cards

Erasmus Conversation Cards are designed to spark meaningful conversations during international youth exchanges. The questions help young people get to know each other, share experiences, explore different cultures and build connections – while practising English in a relaxed and supportive way.

Exchange Badges

These badges turn an Erasmus+ youth exchange into a journey of small challenges and achievements. Participants can earn badges by meeting new people, exploring languages and cultures, communicating bravely, listening to others, creating shared memories and stepping outside their comfort zone.

A fun way to encourage participation, connection and personal growth throughout the exchange – every badge tells a story!

These badges were created for YE in Moraira, Spain 2024. Modify to your own needs!

Facilitation cards

Facilitating is not about having all the answers. It is about creating a space where people can participate, contribute and learn together. Use these cards when you need a quick idea, when the group gets stuck or when you want to improve the way you facilitate activities.

Inclusion cards

Inclusion is not about treating everyone exactly the same. It is about creating different ways to belong, participate and succeed. These cards are especially useful when working with international groups, neurodivergent participants, quieter young people, participants with limited English or anyone who may need a little more support to join in.