- Two Truths and a Lie: Have each student share two true statements and one false statement about themselves. The rest of the group must guess which statement is the lie.
- Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different characteristics or hobbies. Students have to find someone in the class who matches each characteristic and write their name in the corresponding square.
- Speed Friending: Set up two lines of chairs facing each other. Students have a limited amount of time to talk to the person in front of them before switching seats and talking to the next person. This allows them to meet multiple classmates in a short period of time.
- Would You Rather: Present the group with different scenarios and ask them to choose between two options. This can lead to interesting discussions and reveal common interests among students.
- Memory Game: Start with a simple sentence like “I went to the grocery store and bought an apple.” The next person has to repeat the sentence and add an item to the list. Continue going around the group until someone forgets an item.
- Group Jigsaw Puzzle: Split the class into small groups and give each group a jigsaw puzzle. Students must work together to complete the puzzle within a set time limit.
- Emoji Feelings: Provide a list of different emojis and ask students to choose one that represents how they are feeling that day. Have each student explain why they chose that emoji.
- Would You Rather (Dilemma Edition): Present the group with various moral dilemmas and ask them to choose between two difficult options. This can spark thought-provoking discussions and allow students to understand each other’s perspectives.
- Find Someone Who: Create a list of statements with specific experiences or characteristics, such as “Find someone who has traveled abroad” or “Find someone who plays a musical instrument.” Students have to find classmates who match each statement.
- Team Puzzle Race: Divide the class into teams and give each team a puzzle. The first team to complete the puzzle wins. This encourages teamwork and friendly competition.
- Sentence Starters: Provide sentence starters like “I am passionate about…” or “One thing people don’t know about me is…” Students take turns completing the sentence and sharing something about themselves.
- Group Trivia: Prepare a set of trivia questions related to various subjects. Students work together in groups to answer the questions. The group with the most correct answers wins.
