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

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…

Take a minute to pick up this cute Back to School ... Getting to Know Me game.

A great back-to-school activity that kids will love! Children can enjoy colouring in their sneakers while filling them with facts all about themselves, another fantastic All About Me activity.

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

Try this fresh get to know you activity for back to school, called "Who's In Your Circles?" Gets students up and moving to find out common interests they share with each other. (Blog post from The Thinker Builder)

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.

Jenga: Getting To Know You

Have you tried using Collaborative Posters in the Classroom? Collaborative posters are a fantastic way to build a culture of teamwork and unity in your