Back to School Icebreaker Game | Roll and Share Get to Know You Activity

Description

Looking for a simple back-to-school icebreaker game that gets every student talking? This Roll and Share get-to-know-you activity is a fun, low-prep way to build classroom community during the first day or first week of school!

Students partner up, roll a die, and answer the question that matches the number they rolled. Partners practice listening to one another before switching when the teacher gives the signal. With six different question sets, students can meet several classmates and play again without repeating the same questions!

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Teacher directions
• 6 unique Roll and Share question sets
• 36 kid-friendly get-to-know-you questions
• Black-and-white, ink-friendly student pages
• Questions organized into six engaging categories

QUESTION CATEGORIES:

• Favorites
• School
• Summer
• This or That
• About Me
• Just for Fun

WHY TEACHERS WILL LOVE IT:

• Quick and easy to prepare
• No pencils or writing required
• Encourages speaking and active listening
• Helps students find things they have in common
• Builds confidence and classroom community
• Works with partners or small groups
• Can be reused with different partners and question sets

PERFECT FOR:

• First day of school activities
• First week of school activities
• Back-to-school icebreaker games
• Morning meetings
• Classroom community activities
• Getting-to-know-you activities
• Partner and small-group activities
• Speech and listening practice

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• One die per student
• One Roll and Share page per student

Simply print the pages, give students dice, pair them up, and let them roll, share, and listen! When you are ready, have students switch partners and continue with a new classmate.

Make the first days of school easier while helping your students feel comfortable, included, and excited to get to know one another!