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








Christine Hager –
This was a fun resource that I used with my students on the first day of school.
Kylie H. –
Easy prep. Students were very engaged, and getting to know others in the class. Great activity to practice speaking and listening!
Jacqueline P. –
These cards were perfect the first days of school to help the children get to know each other, give them a brain/movement break and practice reading in a fun way!
jag N. –
Such a great resource to use with students. Many of the questions are very good and definitely had the students talking.
Dorothy R. –
My students loved doing this the first couple of days back. It helped get them out of their seats and meeting new people.
What a great day to do MATH –
I used these cards as a ‘get to know you’ activity for back to school. I participated as well and traded cards and questions with my students. It was very enjoyable for everyone and I plan to keep it on hand to use periodically throughout the year. The questions are engaging and its fun to learn about each other. I can see these being useful with adults as well.
Amy Knight –
Very easy to prep & kids loved it! I liked that we could use this in short periods of time throughout the day. I found out all kinds of new things about my kiddos already! Definitely recommend!
stacey H. –
My students really enjoyed using these as a way to learn more about each other. The questions helped prompt conversation.
Bonnie F. –
So much fun to use as ice breakers, for oral communication skills, and for writing center ideas! Students love the prompts. There are many to use.
Skyler S. –
We love QUIZ QUIZ trade and it was so fun to introduce this game with students as an ice breaker! I am very excited to see their interactions as we continue to play throughout the year!