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Start the school year off right with this collection of tried and tested classroom icebreaker games and icebreaker activities for elementary students.

Whether you’re a first year teacher or a veteran teacher, this handy top 20 list of icebreaker ideas will get you inspired and ready to start the school year with your elementary class. From old favorites like Taboo and Fortune Tellers, to new and fun ideas such as Emoji Stories, and Who’s Who, you’ll find ideas for whole class activities as well as small group, paired and individual activities - there’s plenty to choose from!

What’s included:

  • 20 flexible and creative ideas for fun icebreaker activities for students
  • Ideas for classroom icebreaker games such as Icebreaker Taboo, Room 101, Two Truths and a Lie, Heads or Tails?
  • Opportunities to get students moving with icebreaker activities like Lines and Circles, Speed Dating, and Scavenger Hunt
  • Suggestions for artistic icebreaker activities such as Who’s Who or Emoji Stories
  • Get to Know Me Fortune Teller Printable.

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