Starting a new school year can be exciting and a little nerve-wracking for both students and teachers. In this episode, we share 5 simple and engaging icebreaker games that will help you build connections, break the awkward first-day silence, and create a positive classroom culture from day one.

These games are perfect for primary classrooms, require minimal preparation, and will get your students interacting and learning about one another while having fun. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro looking for fresh ideas, this episode is full of practical, easy-to-implement tips to make your first few days smoother.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why icebreaker games are a must for creating a welcoming classroom environment
• 5 easy-to-prepare icebreaker activities to suit any primary classroom
• Tips to help even the shyest students feel comfortable and included
• How to turn icebreaker activities into opportunities for ongoing relationship-building
• Ways to balance fun and structure as you settle into your new class routine

Icebreaker games we talk about include:

• 2 Truths and a Lie
• Name / Class detective (grab a free copy here)
• Lucky Dip questions
• The paper plane game
• Speed friending
• Team building towers
• Place Value - Who am I

You can access more fun teaching ideas and a wealth of resources by visiting our website www.rainbowskycreations.com

Rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

Resources mentioned in this episode

Grab free our Classroom Detectives template

Get a copy of our print-and-go Icebreaker resource

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