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.

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…

Jenga: Getting To Know You

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.

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

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.

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A couple weeks ago I was in charge of planning a get to know you game for the youth in our ward. It was for our older girls (12-18) to get...

Get a set of 10 free printable Get To Know You Bingo cards. Kids can play as a game for back to school or as an ice breaker activity!