Getting to Know You Ideas from TeachersFirst

Try these activities from TeachersFirst to help you and your students get to know each other early in the school year or for a "fresh start" for a new semester or move-in students.

Activities for Elementary Middle School High School

DIRT! An elementary activity that creates an edible potted plant
Editor's note: Providing food to children is currently frowned upon in some schools, due to childhood obesity concerns. Check to be sure this activity is permissible.

Animal Crossing: An elementary ice-breaker activity for the first days of school

The Flavors of Your Self: Opening Day Activity for middle school
Editor's note: Providing food to children is currently frowned upon in some schools, due to childhood obesity concerns. Check to be sure this activity is permissible.

Two Truths and a Lie: An Icebreaker Activity for Middle and High School

Trivia Quiz for High School

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