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Icebreaker Activities for Middle School Students

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Cover: More Back to School Activities for Middle School Students by Katherine Thomas, 2016
Title page for the icebreaker activity set
Would You Rather game: students move left or right across a line to pick between paired choices like dogs or cats
Movement icebreaker for an open space on day one
Getting to Know You BINGO teacher instructions: materials list and six steps for running the mingling game and ending it
Teacher setup notes before handing out BINGO cards
Getting to Know You BINGO card: students find classmates who match statements such as I have a pet cat to get a bingo
Student handout for a mingling icebreaker
Middle School Speed Meeting directions: two groups rotate on a timer, asking and recording answers to worksheet questions
Teacher procedure for a timed partner-rotation icebreaker
Speed Meeting sheet: students record a classmate's answer and name for questions like favorite subject and last book read
Recording sheet students carry during rotations
Speed Meeting questions continued: bedtime last night, pet cow name, and whether clowns or spiders are scarier
Second page of prompts for longer rotation rounds
Classroom Graffiti: students silently write or draw anonymous answers to first-day prompts posted on large sheets of paper
First-day reflection walk to hear student concerns
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Grade 6, 7, 8

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As you navigate the initial few days of a new school year, "More Back to School Activities for Middle School Students" serves as a comprehensive resource designed to foster an engaging and inclusive environment. This resource kit contains four distinctive activities aimed at easing the transition back to school for middle school students. The activities are designed to be interactive, promoting social interaction and bonding amongst students.

The set includes:

  1. 1. "Would You Rather?" – This game sparks critical thinking and prompts lively discussions, encouraging students to know each other on a deeper level through hypothetical situations.

  2. 2. "Getting to Know You Bingo" – A fun and dynamic activity that motivates students to find classmates who meet specific criteria listed in the bingo squares. It's an interactive way to learn about one another's interests, experiences, and personalities.

  3. 3. "Speed Meeting" – Modeled after speed dating, this engaging activity provides students with a structured format to meet and interact with their peers quickly and efficiently.

  4. 4. "Classroom Graffiti" – This artistic and creative activity encourages students to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings visually, providing insight into their unique perspectives.

In addition to these activities, this resource includes detailed instructions and necessary game boards, ensuring a hassle-free execution of each activity. All of the materials are compiled in a convenient PDF format with seven ready-to-print pages. These activities can be a catalyst for a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative classroom atmosphere, as students embark on their new academic year.

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