Back to School Icebreaker: Two Truths & a Lie

Back to School Icebreaker: Two Truths and a Lie helps students and teachers start the school year by getting to know one another. This printable worksheet prompts students to share two truths and one lie about themselves. After students share, the class tries to guess which statement is the lie. This icebreaker encourages students to find common interests and differences with classmates. Teachers can facilitate rich class discussions about what surprises students learned or what connections they made. Use this resource for back to school activities, first day introductions, or community building. Implement in small groups, whole class, or as a “get to know you” homework assignment.