Back-to-school icebreakers

Take your pick from this collection of back-to-school icebreakers, designed for primary and secondary students

Tes Resources Team

Parachute game for icebreaker activities for primary and secondary back-to-school

Break the ice in your classroom with a range of fun games and activities for all ages

Meeting new people can be unnerving, regardless of how old you are, which is why icebreakers are so important in the first few weeks of term. As well as making students feel comfortable with each other, they are also a great way of finding out more about individuals’ strengths and personalities. So, what are you waiting for? Check out these ready-to-use icebreakers.

Working together with new classmates

Strategy Board Games for Critical Thinking
swelch_resources

Strategy Board Games for Critical Thinking

£3.20
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This is a set of 10 board games that work on STRATEGY rather than CHANCE. The only equipment you need is counters/markers. Provided in both colour and black/white. Easy-to-follow instructions are written on the game boards. All games are for 2 players. These games develop skills such...
Roll & Draw Game - 5 templates
MonikaGraefling

Roll & Draw Game - 5 templates

£2.00
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Roll & Draw Game is perfect for: * Morning challenge / Wellbeing sessions * Art lessons * Team Building Day You will need: * a die/ dice * a pencil * a piece of paper * colouring pencils / markers * timer (optional) Rules: each game have 5 turns For example - The Flower Vase game 1st roll - w...
Giant Marble Run - Outdoor STEM / Team Builder
Saving The Teachers

Giant Marble Run - Outdoor STEM / Team Builder

FREE
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This is a great STEM team building activity that ll get your class working together as they create their own giant marble runs following the criteria given on the task cards. This activity works best outside in groups of 4 or 5. Each group will need a set of different sized drain pipes to create t...