{"id":15004,"date":"2022-12-07T12:48:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T07:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=15004"},"modified":"2025-03-03T15:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:44:46","slug":"best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Best and Fun Ice-Breaker Games &amp; Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-11db3fa8-1fdf-4ac5-9090-4af2d19bc941\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#2-1-circle-up-if-you->1. Circle Up, If You<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#3-2-mampms-ice-breaker->2. M&amp;Ms Ice-Breaker<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#4-3-introductions-and-scavenger-hunt->3. Introductions and Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#5-4-monkey-see-monkey-do->4. Monkey See, Monkey Do<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#6-5-how-well-do-you-know-%E2%80%98em->5. How Well Do You Know \u2018em?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#7-6-a-round-of-whispers->6. A Round of Whispers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#8-7-hopscotch-with-a-twist->7. Hopscotch with a Twist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#9-8-match-the-baby-picture->8. Match the Baby Picture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#10-9-how-many-facts-in-90-seconds->9. How Many Facts in 90 Seconds?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-ice-breakers-activities-for-kids\/#11-10-toss-it-to-me->10. Toss It to Me!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ice-breakers can help introduce familiarity, comfort, and trust within the classroom, making every child feel like they truly belong. Kids of all backgrounds can get to know each other better when they participate in get-to-know activities and initiatives. Ice-breakers for kids can also be adapted to fit any classroom, allowing your students to get a head start at the beginning of a new school year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sllb-container\">\n    <!-- Left Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-left-part\">\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\t  <p class=\"sllb-h4\">Math & ELA | PreK To Grade 5<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\t  \n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">Kids see <span>fun<\/span>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">You see real <span>learning outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n      <p>Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/parents\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta1 sllb-blue\">Parents, try for free<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta2 sllb-blue\">Teachers, use for free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Right Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-right-part\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/web_ui\/assets\/images\/loggedout\/home\/mobile_image_banner-ada064cd2ffaa053213b.png\" alt=\"Banner Image\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what%E2%80%99s-the-purpose-of-an-ice-breaker-\"><strong>What\u2019s the Purpose of an Ice-breaker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fun-get-to-know-you-ice-breaker-games-activities-for-kids.jpeg\" alt=\"Teacher overseeing ice-breaker activity\" class=\"wp-image-15021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fun-get-to-know-you-ice-breaker-games-activities-for-kids.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fun-get-to-know-you-ice-breaker-games-activities-for-kids-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fun-get-to-know-you-ice-breaker-games-activities-for-kids-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fun-get-to-know-you-ice-breaker-games-activities-for-kids-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice-breakers are a great way to help kids overcome the initial hesitation of interacting with other children. You can introduce ice-breakers to help every child feel like a part of the classroom while zipping past the initial awkward stages of getting to know each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re especially effective in keeping shyer students engaged so that they feel like a part of a larger classroom environment. With greater engagement and a feeling of friendship within the classroom, kids can align themselves with different activities and initiatives quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: The goal of an ice-breaker activity is for the kids to have fun and get to know each other through interesting ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-fun-first-day-of-school-activities\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best First Day of School Activities for Students<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-15-interactive-and-fun-get-to-know-you-games-for-kids-\"><strong>15 Interactive and Fun Get-to-Know-You Games for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-and-fun-get-to-know-you-games-for-kids.jpeg\" alt=\"Teacher engaging kids in classroom\" class=\"wp-image-15008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-and-fun-get-to-know-you-games-for-kids.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-and-fun-get-to-know-you-games-for-kids-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-and-fun-get-to-know-you-games-for-kids-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-and-fun-get-to-know-you-games-for-kids-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-circle-up-if-you-\"><strong>1. Circle Up, If You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the fun ice-breaker games for kids is the circle-up exercise. You can make five different colored circles and prepare ten questions. You can start by saying, \u201cRun to the red circle if you love dogs.\u201d You can make two circles intersect and ask who loves dogs and has a younger brother. Those who fulfill both criteria will be in the intersecting portion of the two circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u20138 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Colored paper, stationery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-mampms-ice-breaker-\"><strong>2. M&amp;Ms Ice-Breaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hand out different colored M&amp;Ms to your class, appoint a leader, and have them collect everyone holding the M&amp;Ms of the same color. You can rotate the leaders around to ensure that everyone has a chance to take the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> M&amp;M sweets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-introductions-and-scavenger-hunt-\"><strong>3. Introductions and Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have all students introduce themselves and discuss their favorite movies, pets, foods, etc. After that, you can start a scavenger hunt with the clues being the unique facts about each student. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/ice-breaker-questions-for-kids-to-ask-each-other\/\">students can ask each other questions<\/a> and find the right kid with the correct trait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Traits\/characteristics list<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-4-monkey-see-monkey-do-\"><strong>4. Monkey See, Monkey Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your students line up in a room and have them ask each other, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d one after the other. The kid answering the question sets the action for the others to follow. If he says, \u201cI\u2019m growling like a lion,\u201d then everyone in the room must growl like a lion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20137 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-5-how-well-do-you-know-%E2%80%98em-\"><strong>5. How Well Do You Know \u2018em?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-well-do-you-know-em.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids playing ice-breaker activity\" class=\"wp-image-15009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-well-do-you-know-em.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-well-do-you-know-em-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-well-do-you-know-em-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can line up a row of chairs facing each other and have your students ask questions to each other based on a preset list. Questions can include things like \u201cWhere are you from?\u201d or \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite fruit?\u201d You can have each partner recall the answer at the end of the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20136 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Chairs, list of questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-6-a-round-of-whispers-\"><strong>6. A Round of Whispers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-round-of-whispers.jpeg\" alt=\"Students lining up for classroom activity\" class=\"wp-image-15010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-round-of-whispers.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-round-of-whispers-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-round-of-whispers-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-round-of-whispers-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have kids sit behind one another in a row and whisper a phrase to the student in the front. They can whisper the phrase along, with the last child saying the phrase out loud. This is one of those fun ice-breakers for kids that everyone can participate in equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-7-hopscotch-with-a-twist-\"><strong>7. Hopscotch with a Twist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids can play hopscotch and land on different letters placed within the squares. From here, they need to announce a favorite toy, animal, hobby, or movie, beginning with that letter. For example, \u201cd\u201d: I love dinosaurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Chalk, toy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-classroom-games-for-kids\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best Classroom Games to Help Teachers Elevate Their Efforts<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-8-match-the-baby-picture-\"><strong>8. Match the Baby Picture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can collect baby pictures of the students, print them out, and have your class guess whose picture belongs to whom. This is one of the most fun ice-breakers for kids, making every child feel special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Baby pictures of the students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-9-how-many-facts-in-90-seconds-\"><strong>9. How Many Facts in 90 Seconds?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-many-facts-in-90-seconds.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids drawing on paper in a classroom\" class=\"wp-image-15011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-many-facts-in-90-seconds.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-many-facts-in-90-seconds-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-many-facts-in-90-seconds-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-many-facts-in-90-seconds-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By pairing up kids, you can have them ask each other interesting facts about themselves with a timer of 90 seconds. You can have each partner recall the interesting facts at the end of each round, making it one of the more active ice-breakers for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u201311 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-10-toss-it-to-me-\"><strong>10. Toss It to Me!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toss-it-to-me.jpeg\" alt=\"Children tossing a ball in a classroom activity\" class=\"wp-image-15012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toss-it-to-me.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toss-it-to-me-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toss-it-to-me-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toss-it-to-me-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the simplest-to-set-up get-to-know-you games for kids, as it involves kids tossing a ball to each other by calling out the name of the person who needs to catch it. Your students need to ensure that the ball doesn\u2019t drop, and they need to remember everyone\u2019s names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Ball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-11-hi-5-someone-with-brown-hair-\"><strong>11. Hi-5 Someone with Brown Hair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give your students a range of different characteristics and what they need to do when they find a kid with that special characteristic. For example, \u201cDance with someone who\u2019s the tallest in the class\u201d or \u201cHug a kid who loves parrots.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: List of actions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-12-what%E2%80%99s-in-common-here-\"><strong>12. What\u2019s in Common Here?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids can try to make the biggest group possible of common characteristics and gather their team members on one side. The objective is to have a strong common parameter that all the kids in the group can relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20137 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-13-personality-bingo-\"><strong>13. Personality Bingo!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can print out a Bingo sheet with different unique characteristics and personality traits and have kids interact with each other about their interests. They can strike off specific boxes if they find someone who loves apples, enjoys parks, or loves to draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> Bingo template cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-art-games-for-kids\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best Online Art Games for Kids for Fun and Creativity<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-14-animal-packs-\"><strong>14. Animal Packs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can print out index cards with different animal faces on them and hand them off to your class. Kids must make sounds representing the animal and form groups quickly to create their packs. You can make this activity more fun by adding jungle or forest background sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> Props, index cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-15-would-you-rather-\"><strong>15. Would You Rather<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the few ice-breakers for kids that can be done across grades. You can ask the class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/try-these-amazing-would-you-rather-questions-for-kids\/\" title=\"\u201cWould You Rather\u201d-style questions\">\u201cWould You Rather\u201d-style questions<\/a> and have them discuss different answers based on their likes and dislikes. The discussion can be a great way to connect students from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u201311 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: \u201cWould You Rather\u201d-style questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-15-of-the-best-get-to-know-you-activities-for-kids-\"><strong>15 of the Best Get-to-Know-You Activities for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-best-get-to-know-you-activities-for-kids.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids sitting around a table doing arts and crafts\" class=\"wp-image-15013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-best-get-to-know-you-activities-for-kids.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-best-get-to-know-you-activities-for-kids-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-best-get-to-know-you-activities-for-kids-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-best-get-to-know-you-activities-for-kids-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-1-draw-my-life-\"><strong>1. Draw My Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your kids draw themselves, their likes, their interests, their dreams, and a cool fact about them in a 4\u20135-page booklet. You can then have your students share their booklets with each other and talk about the different pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u20137 years&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Empty booklet, stationery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-2-hello-i%E2%80%99m-mr-bear-\"><strong>2. Hello, I\u2019m Mr. Bear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a stuffed toy to role play as different students, can talk about themselves in funny voices through the toy. It can be passed around, and each kid can get a chance to talk about themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Stuffed toy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-3-this-or-that-\"><strong>3. This or That<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/this-or-that.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids lining up in chairs for an activity\" class=\"wp-image-15014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/this-or-that.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/this-or-that-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/this-or-that-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/this-or-that-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most effective ice-breakers for kids, as it involves simply going from one side of the room to another. You can start by saying, \u201cDog lovers on the left, cat lovers on the right.\u201d You can have them talk about why they like or dislike certain things and open up a dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u201311 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-4-try-not-to-laugh-\"><strong>4. Try Not to Laugh!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your students sit in a circle for this activity and have each of them try to make the other one laugh. The other kids must stay silent as students use props, funny faces, silly dances, and goofy gestures to get them to laugh.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Props<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-5-the-candy-bowl-questions-\"><strong>5. The Candy Bowl Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your students can pick out different types and numbers of candies from a bowl. You can then assign different types of candies as types of questions (family, hobbies, interests, etc.) and the quantity as the number of questions they must answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20137 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Candy, bowl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-6-show-and-tell-then-guess-\"><strong>6. Show and Tell, Then Guess<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your students bring memorable items from home and have them talk about them. At the end of the show-and-tell activity, you can ask students to guess whose item belonged to whom. This is one of the best ice-breakers for kids when you\u2019re looking to involve the entire class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-7-share-a-snack-\"><strong>7. Share a Snack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/share-a-snack.jpeg\" alt=\"Children sharing snacks to get to know each other\" class=\"wp-image-15015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/share-a-snack.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/share-a-snack-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/share-a-snack-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/share-a-snack-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great ice-breaker activity for kids is to have them share a part of their lunch or a snack with someone they don\u2019t know in class. This can empower kids to seek out someone they haven\u2019t interacted with before actively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-8-compliments-on-every-fold-\"><strong>8. Compliments on Every Fold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most enjoyable ice-breaker activities for kids is to fold a sheet of paper five times and write a student\u2019s name on the last fold. You can prepare them for the entire class and pass them around, mixing them up. You can ask your students to write something they like about that kid and unfold it before passing it ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> Paper, pencils<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/find-out-how-positive-reinforcement-can-help-kids-learn-better\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best Positive Reinforcement Tips For Teachers &amp; Parents<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-9-what-do-i-want-to-be-\"><strong>9. What Do I Want to Be?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your students dress up as their desired profession. They can talk about why they want to be a doctor, a fireman, a lawyer, or a teacher, and empower them to talk about their aspirations with other kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range:<\/strong> 4\u20139 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Props, costumes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-10-connecting-the-yarn-\"><strong>10. Connecting the Yarn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ice-breakers is the ball of yarn activity. You can have one student start off with facts about themselves and pass the ball of yarn over to someone who shares that personality trait or interest. Eventually, the entire class will be connected through the yarn showing the impact of connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u201311 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Ball of yarn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-11-get-to-know-me-bag-\"><strong>11. Get-to-Know-Me Bag!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask your students to take a brown paper bag home and fill it up with things that represent them. They can add toys, personal items, books, and other things that reflect their personality. You can go through each bag and have the entire class chime in with what the items could represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20137 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Brown paper bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-12-finding-the-partner-card-\"><strong>12. Finding the Partner Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by cutting out cards that have a partner card attached to them. For example, peanut butter, milk shakes, ice cream, etc. You can distribute them in class and have your students find their partner holding the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20135 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> Cards, word list<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-13-a-storybook-about-me-\"><strong>13. A Storybook About Me<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-storybook-about-me.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids presenting a drawing in class\" class=\"wp-image-15016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-storybook-about-me.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-storybook-about-me-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-storybook-about-me-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-storybook-about-me-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your students create a storybook about their lives and draw out the best moments of their early lives. The storybook can be presented to the class, with each child getting a turn in talking about their lives through pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20137 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Booklet template, pens, colors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/amazing-short-stories-for-kids-that-teach-beautiful-lessons\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amazing Short Stories for Kids That Teach Beautiful Lessons<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-14-drawing-a-picture-in-a-group-\"><strong>14. Drawing a Picture in a Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Splitting up kids into groups and having them collectively draw a larger landscape can be a good ice-breaker for many of them. You can assign group objectives, such as drawing a park, drawing your school, drawing a beach day, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20138 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed:<\/strong> Sheets of paper, crayons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-15-the-sing-along-activity-\"><strong>15. The Sing-Along Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask your students to sing the lyrics of nursery rhymes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/childrens-songs-when-you-want-to-dance-with-the-kids\/\">popular children\u2019s songs<\/a>, one line at a time. This musical ice-breaker for kids can get them strumming to a tune within minutes and can help them overcome their shyness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal Age Range<\/strong>: 4\u20137 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things Needed<\/strong>: Instruments or speaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-let%E2%80%99s-conclude-\"><strong>Let\u2019s Conclude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these ice-breakers are easy to do and can be a part of any curriculum in any school. You can integrate them at the start of the year or when you notice that your class isn\u2019t as active in discussions as before. You can also make these activities more fun by emphasizing the objective behind them so that they can actively learn through their actions. 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