You can either ask them a question, such as “What is your favorite type of birthday cake?” or have students share one piece of information about themselves. Take a ball of yarn and, holding tight to one end, toss the ball to one student.

On the back cover, have them write a mini-biography like an “About the Author.” For the table of contents, have them name each chapter with something that is important to them, like their family, their hobbies, their favorite things, etc. Encourage them to come up with a clever title and embellish the front cover with an illustration that represents who they are.

Have your students create a book jacket cover and table of contents about themselves. Icebreakers for kids can help with getting to know each other, reinforcing important skills like listening and sharing, and, most importantly, having fun! Here are 34 of our favorite elementary icebreakers to start forming positive relationships and building community in your classroom. It is so important to foster a sense of community within your classroom to ensure it is an inclusive and welcoming space for all.

The start of the school year is a terrific time to get to know your students and encourage them to get to know one another.

Get to know each other classroom bingo