Icebreakers
Here are some fun icebreakers for kids to help get them out of their shells so they can feel welcomed and excited to play and learn together. Icebreakers should be upbeat and communal without leaving anyone out. You will notice that most activities start with kids seated in a circle. Psychologically, sitting in a circle helps children feel a sense of belonging within their classroom. As you decide which icebreakers to use, ensure that kids feel equally included and welcome.
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Activity 1 – Ask Great Questions (5-10 min)
You can get kids talking, bonding and opening up with the right kid questions. Choose the questions you like. Most of them are suitable for 5th graders and up.
- If you could have any pet what would it be?
- If you could have any superpower, which would you choose and why?
- If you could change your name, what name would you choose?
- Do you have a nickname?
- What is your favorite thing to do at recess?
- What is your favorite breakfast food?
- What advice would you give to someone a year younger than you?
- What’s your favorite movie?
- Who is your role model?
- If you could only eat one thing for dinner for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- If I gave you a $100 what would you buy?
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Tell me about the best field trip you ever took.
- What is your favorite song?
- What’s your favorite color? Favorite color to wear?
- What is your favorite sport?
- What do you most want to learn how to do?
- What is your favorite holiday?
- What do you want for your next birthday?
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