Getting to know each other is a crucial part of building a positive classroom environment, especially in the early days of school. Here are some fun and engaging activities that can help elementary school students break the ice and start forming connections. Here are some fun icebreakers that I have used in the past in classrooms grades 5 and up:

All About me Brags:

Ask each student to bring a small bag filled with 3-5 items that represent themselves. These could be photos, toys, or anything significant to them. Each student takes turns sharing their items with the class and explaining why they chose them.

Two Truths and a Lie:

Each student thinks of two true facts about themselves and one lie. Students share their statements with the class, and their classmates have to guess which one is the lie.

Classroom Bingo:

Create Bingo cards with different statements like “Has a pet,” “Loves pizza,” or “Has traveled to another country.” Students walk around the room and find classmates who match the statements, filling in their Bingo cards as they go. The first to complete a row wins.

Find a Friend Who:

Make a list of prompts such as “Find a friend who has the same favorite color as you” or “Find a friend who has the same number of siblings.” Students mingle and find classmates who match the prompts, learning about each other along the way.

Name Game:

Start with a simple name game to help students learn each other’s names. For example, “My name is [Name] and I like [something that starts with the same letter as their name].” Students go around the circle repeating the names and likes of previous students before adding their own.

Classroom Scavenger Hunt:

Create a scavenger hunt with clues about different areas of the classroom or school.

Students work in small groups to find all the items or places on the list, learning about their environment and each other. This is ideal if you have a new group of students getting to know their new space.

Although I will not be returning to the classroom this September as I will start my maternity leave, I am happy to pass on these activities as I hope they will bring you that classroom community that makes your classroom so special. All the best!

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