Description
Use these 44 ice breaker question cards (print or digital) at the start of the year as a back to school activity or anytime you want to build community in your classroom.
PRINTABLE VERSION:
- Directions and Suggestions
- 44 Printable Task Cards Color
- 44 Printable Task Cards Blackline
DIGITAL VERSION:
- Google Slides Option
- 44 Google Slides Task Cards
They can be used in a variety of ways as discussion or writing prompts; however, they are also a great way to get your students up and moving. Instructions for 4 activities that will do just that are included:
- Walk Talk Trade
- Talk, Talk, Trade
- Concentric Circles
- Scavenger Hunt
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Copyright information:
Purchasing this product grants permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom. If you intend to share with others, please purchase an additional license.
About the Author
These passages were written by me, Rachel Lynette. I am a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. I have written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Childrenโs Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. These passages reflect more than a decade of professional writing experience.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. ๐
This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom
Kelli F –
Great for building oral language. Saw another reviewer suggest to use them as conversation starters. Plan to use in centers as well. Thanks!
Darlene G. –
With new students to our school this year, this is a wonderful way to help students get to know each other. The students were engaged and loved the questions.
Angela B. –
I am always looking for ways to get my students talking! This is one of the ways I can get them engaged, confident, and sharing in class.
Milagros V. –
This was a fun activity for the beginning of summer school. I liked the wide variety of questions and it was the perfect way for my students from different schools to get to know each other.
Jeannine D. –
Used this for my summer school class. They enjoyed getting to know each other since the class was from 2 different schools.
Jennifer Hancock –
Thanks for taking something off my plate and allowing me to support fellow teachers. This will be a huge help in my classroom.
Becky G. –
I love these questions! Getting to know each other will be so much fun using these cards! I’ve printed and laminated them, and am waiting to use them on the first day of school!
Jill Wineland –
I used this resource with my summer school students and at the beginning of the year with my 5th graders. The topics in the cards helped my students practice having a conversation with others. Thank you for a wonderful resource!
Marla F. –
Such a fun BOY activity. Students had such a blast meeting their new classmates.
James L. –
Students loved it, not only were they engaged, but they didn’t want to stop. A great way for students to feel more comfortable.