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These printable getting-to-know-you writing prompts make a fun and easy icebreaker for back to school. Give a copy to each student and don’t forget to complete one for yourself!

An easy icebreaker activity and conversation starter for the first day of school, students simply complete the template to share all of their favorite things. This list of open-ended questions is a great starting point for students to get to know each other's likes and dislikes, and what they like to do in their free time, helping new students feel more comfortable.

Use this worksheet for a fun back-to-school activity with your new classes at the start of the school year for a fun way to help students get to know each other (and you!).

Icebreaker Questions For Students

  • My best quality is...
  • In my spare time I like to...
  • My happiest memory is...
  • I get scared when...
  • My favorite food is...
  • My least favorite food is...
  • My favorite sport is... because...
  • I would like to be better at...
  • I usually pick friends who are...
  • When I’m worried, I usually...

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Getting to Know Your Students - Student Info Form for Parents

Send this letter home to parents to help you know your students better.

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