Back to School Get to Know You Activities
These back to school get to know you activities are suitable for any subject or grade. The activities are great for getting to know your students while making them feel comfortable in their new class!
Back to School Get to Know You Activities
Prepare for the new school year with our back to school get to know you activities. These activities include printables, games, and teaching advice designed to foster connection. Our icebreakers, classroom introduction lessons, and worksheets are specially designed to help students and teachers learn about each other, creating a more relaxed environment.
From greeting your students to outlining educational objectives and establishing classroom rules, our get to know you activities for students provide the tools you need for a successful first day.
Icebreakers
Fun activities, such as making animal noises, help ease students' fears of getting to know each other and going to school on the first day. These icebreakers will also help you get to know your students!- Personal Mandalas Icebreaker
- What Am I? Icebreaker
- Getting to Know You Bingo
- Remembering Names
- Icebreakers
- Friendly Interview
- Making New Friends
- Make a Giving Tree
- Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker
- Getting to Know Your Classmates Scoot
- Get to Know You Turn and Talk Cards
- Get to Know You Fortune Teller
- Dicebreaker
- Skit-Tell-Us
- My Summer Break Writing Activity
- Figure Me Out Icebreaker
- Marvelous Me Icebreaker
First Day of School Resources
Prepare yourself for the first day of school with our resources to help students feel comfortable in their new environment. These getting to know your students activities are fun and “un-classroom-like” to put students at ease. They even include some advice for teachers!Meeting Your Students
Use these resources to help you create a positive atmosphere in your classroom by learning more about your students through our fun and engaging activities.- 5 Tips for Getting to Know Your Students
- Getting to Know Each Other
- Meeting and Greeting Students at the Beginning of Class
- Classroom Introductions
- Getting to Know Your Student
- Name Tags
- Name Game
- Getting to Know You
- Student Inventory: Impressions
- Similar and Different
- Self-Portrait
- Self Portrait Class Book
- Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry
- Our First Classroom Book
- Getting to Know Me
- Flat Teacher Choice Board
- All About My Family
Related Resources
Organizational advice, numerous resources for new teachers, and community-building suggestions are among our resources available for new and returning teachers.Recommended "Get to Know You" Activities for Students Resources
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Getting to Know Each Other
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First Questions First
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GAMES AND APPS
What Am I? Icebreaker
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Personal Mandalas Icebreaker
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LESSON PLANS
Remembering Names
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CLASSROOM TOOLS
All About Me - Getting To Know You Questions
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WORKSHEETS
Getting to Know Your Students - Student Info Form for Parents
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First Day Celebration
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"Getting to Know You" Game
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