Importance of First Day Icebreakers

The first day of school can be never racking for all, students and teachers. It is important for teachers to create a relationship with their students, set the tone for the classroom atmosphere and have the students get to know each other. Icebreaker activities can be a great way to do this on the first day of school.

This or That: 

This icebreaker is a fun and simple way to get to know the students and for them to get to know each other. Have the students line up in a straight line, ensuring there is enough space on each side for them to move. You can place a marker line on the floor if this helps. The teacher will stand at the front of the line where all the students can see them. The teacher will announce two options and point to which side of the line the students should stand for each option. For example vanilla (teacher points to the right side) or chocolate (teacher points to the left side) ice cream. If the students like vanilla more they step to right and if they like chocolate they step to left. If the students are undecided they can remain in the middle. Give the students a few seconds after everyone has moved to see who else has chosen the same or different answer as them. Have the students return to the line and start again. This activity allows students to quickly and easily see what they have in common with other students. This activity can also be modified easily and used in a wide variety of grades. 

Benefits of Icebreakers on the first day of school: 

• The teacher gets to know the students

• The students get to know each other 

• Allows for new students to get to know the class 

• Can be used to set the tone of the classroom

• Builds the relationship between you and the students

Find More Ice breakers Here!

20 first day of school icebreakers:

https://www.merakilane.com/getting-to-know-each-other-20-first-day-of-school-icebreakers-for-kids/ 

First-day Icebreakers for elementary school: 

https://www.thoughtco.com/ice-breakers-for-first-day-of-elementary-school-2081870#:~:text=%20Ice%20Breakers%20for%20the%20First%20Day%20of,about%20your%20students.%20Write%20them%20on...%20More%20 

Kindergarten Specific Icebreakers 

https://www.theprintableprincess.com/12-ice-breaker-games-for-kindergarten/  

Alexandra@NU