Getting to know you activity

Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.

A getting to know you game can make or break your first week of school. Lame icebreakers aren't fun for anyone, but your students will LOVE the Knockout Name Game.

Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.

A great Getting to Know You activity for your classroom takes a group of students who have just met and builds a sense of community. I remember sitting in

Need a great back to school activity? Try this Getting to Know You Bingo game. It's the perfect ice breaker.

Whatever you call it: morning meeting, advisory time, or homeroom, as educators we know that it’s an important start to our students' day. In the middle school classroom, it can be particularly important as it’s a time that can be used to teach necessary life skills like relationship building, self-esteem, grit, etc. Below are 33 of our favorite homeroom ideas that include simple and fun activities that’ll not only get your students excited for the day ahead, but will also foster a strong…

A get-to-know-you game where players are basically tricked into giving away a certain number of facts about themselves.

Jenga: Getting To Know You

Looking to foster relationships among your students during back to school? This blog post is filled with fun Getting to Know You activities for kids! From icebreakers to games, get creative ideas to promote friendship and community in the classroom. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or 2nd grade, these activities encourage communication through making friendship bracelets. Explore these free back to school activities for exciting ways to build connections.

The start of the school year is the most critical time to help build positive relationships in your classroom. That's why I'm always seeking new and fun ways to incorporate "getting to know you" activities for the back to school season. This is the best time to help all students feel part of the cla