Ice breaking games for kids

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The day has finally come, the day that you head back to school and meet your new kindergarteners! It is an exciting time for everyone, but there are sure to be some nerves, too. What better way to get

Use these fantastic game cards to help break the ice for a new class. With twelve different suggested games to play, this brilliant resource is a sure fire way to get your class working together and having fun in no time. Sign up to Twinkl to download this resource. #classroom #classroommanagement #icebreaker #games #newclass #teacher #teach #school #education #children #twinkl #twinklresources #teachingresources

Everyone loves Jump In Jump Out game. It’s a challenging exercise that can only lead to intended chaos & laughter. Click here to learn more.

Is the weather keeping you and the kids stuck inside? Check out this list of nine activities for keeping kids active indoors.

Last year the cup stack was one of my FAVORITE team building activities (see post here). So, naturally, I wanted to give it another shot! The Cup Stack is a fun, yet challenging activity that promotes team work. The supplies are basic: cups, string, rubber bands. I go ahead and tie the string to the rubber bands so it is ready to go. I make a few for groups of 4 and a few for groups of 5, this way no matter what the numbers are in the classroom I can make it work. I start by asking students…

Need a fun get to know you activity for the first day of class? This ice breaker is a class mingle activity which your students will love. A fun way to get them mingling and asking each other questions on the first day of class. FREE download on ISL Collective.

It's school time! Summer break is over and it's time to get back to school routines. Those first few weeks of school are so important for establishing a positive classroom community for the entire year.