High School Classroom Community Games

The Memory Game - Fun Icebreaker Classroom Activity Presentation ready-to-use

By Oops Math is Fun

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

  • 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
  • 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
  • Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
  • Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
  • FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

  • Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
  • Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
  • Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

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$7.00

Valentines Day Fun Activities Speed Friending: Community & Relationship Building

By TooBookedUp

Transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful connection with our "Speed Friending" activity - the ultimate icebreaker for middle and high school students. Perfect for New Year, Valentine's Day, the beginning of the year, or any time you want to strengthen the bonds within your class, Speed Friending is a dynamic and engaging way to foster community and enhance behavior management.

What’s Included:

  • Comprehensive Teacher Protocol: Detailed instructions, engaging dialogue suggestions, materials list, and tips for successful implementation.
  • Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation with clear directions, vibrant visuals, and embedded timers for each round of conversation.
  • 35 Engaging Conversation Rounds: Thoughtfully crafted questions that are perfect for pair discussions, ensuring every student is engaged and involved.
  • Embedded Timers: Keeps each round on track and maintains a lively pace, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to share and listen.
  • Note-Taking Sheet: Allows students to jot down interesting things they learn about their peers, fostering deeper connections beyond the activity.
  • Independent Reflection Writing Prompt: Encourages personal reflection post-activity, helping students internalize their experiences and insights.

Ideal For:

  • Middle and High School Teachers
  • SEL Coordinators
  • Beginning of the Year Activities
  • New Year and Valentine's Day Icebreakers
  • Classroom Community Building
  • Behavior Management Strategies

Speed Friending isn't just an activity; it's a powerful tool to break down barriers, build empathy, and create a supportive classroom environment. By encouraging open communication and mutual understanding, it lays the foundation for a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Whether you're looking to reset classroom dynamics or just want to help your students bond, Speed Friending is the perfect solution. Get ready to witness the magic of connections being formed and the classroom community flourishing like never before!

$5.00

Group Fitness Bingo for Middle School and High School Physical Education Lesson

By Jennifer Arnold

Looking for a way to get your middle school and high school students to get excited for PE?

This printable group fitness game incorporates exercises that support key physical education goals for middle and high school students, including:

Cardiovascular Fitness

Activities like jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, speed skaters, and sprinting promote heart health and improve endurance.

Muscle Strength and Endurance

Strength-building moves such as push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, and tricep dips target various muscle groups, improving functional fitness and stamina.

Flexibility and Mobility

Exercises like inchworms, side lunges, and single-leg deadlifts enhance flexibility, range of motion, and balance.

Core Strength

Core-focused movements like bicycle crunches, leg raises, Russian twists, and glute bridges improve stability and overall strength.

Coordination and Agility

Movements such as fast feet, speed skaters, and tuck jumps develop coordination, quick reflexes, and body control.

Teamwork and Social Interaction

Group activities encourage collaboration, communication, and a sense of community while achieving fitness goals together.

Mental Health and Focus

Physical activity boosts mood, reduces stress, and helps students develop focus and discipline in their fitness routines.

This game helps align PE classes with curriculum standards by engaging students in a variety of exercises that promote lifelong fitness habits. It’s versatile, engaging, and adaptable for different fitness levels, making it ideal for middle and high school classes.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

You'll receive a zip file containing 4 comprehensive files, ensuring you have everything you need to kick-start the fun. The package includes:

  • 80 Bingo Cards: Choose from full- or half--page sizes to best fit your group's needs. With such a variety, you can host multiple games or accommodate a wide range of group sizes.
  • Calling Cards: Featuring a mix of fitness challenges and wellness activities, our calling cards are designed to get everyone moving, laughing, and achieving their fitness goals.
  • Bingo Chips: Printable bingo chips add an authentic bingo game feel to your fitness challenge.
  • Instructions: No Prep! No need to worry about planning. We provide detailed instructions for both the bingo game and the exercises, making setup a breeze.

WHY YOU NEED THIS FITNESS BINGO GAME:

  • Instant Access: Get started right away with a digital download that puts the game in your hands instantly.
  • Flexible & Reusable: Print as many copies as you need for your classes, making it a cost-effective addition to your fitness toolkit. You can laminate the pages for longevity.
  • Engaging & Effective: Not only is it fun, but it also encourages physical activity in a creative and social way.

Transform your middle school and high school physical education classes with this fun Fitness Bingo Game.

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail. Please use a computer to download and not your phone. This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

$9.99

Team Building Activities | Community Building Activities and Games

By A Plus Education

These community-building activities and games are perfect for the first weeks of school! Students will use collaboration and teamwork which will build a positive learning community in your classroom. These activities are not just designed to be used only the first week of school but give the perfect opportunity to build friendships, and teamwork, and create a positive class culture. They could also be used for team building, recess, morning meetings, or SEL.

Help your students learn to collaborate. communicate, trust, and show mutual respect to others to be able to work well with others and be able to create a cohesive group of individuals working together for a common goal.

This team-building set comes with general objectives. Each activity comes with instructions you can modify. It also comes with processing questions to facilitate learning from the activities that you can discuss with your students.

3 Icebreakers

6 Team building Activities (Included are materials needed, instructions, and processing questions to facilitate learning from the activities)

$5.00

Mystery At The Theme Park Escape Room

By MsNerdWood

Are you looking for a fun activity to help build collaboration skills while having some FUN? Need a Fun Friday activity as your students lose their engagement through the week? Need an activity with very little prep? Looking for something digital? Then look no further!

Mystery At The Theme Park is a video based Escape Room activity that is played with a YouTube Video (approximately 20 minutes) and answers are submitted on a Google Form. Students will have to watch the video, listen to the story, and look at pictures to find clues to escape from the Theme Park in time. There are many different ways that you could play this game whether it is as a full class and you try to beat the clock, or in small groups where students can work together to solve the puzzles! The links are in the PDF that you will get when you download this resources and all instructions to set up will be there.

The Prep to play this Escape Room is minimal-all you need is the video link and a copy of the Google Form for each group. I played this game with my Grade 6/7 class online and they LOVED it. I had students who were usually pretty quiet online take over and shine!

So...will you make it out in time?

$5.00

Spanish Find Someone Who | Weekend Chat Speaking Activity Freebie

By KJ Inspired Resources

This no-prep Weekend Chat Find Someone Who Spanish Worksheet Activity is the perfect icebreaker activity the morning students return from the weekend. Your students can practice their speaking and listening skills in Spanish while talking about things they did over the weekend. Students will walk around the room and try to find classmates that fit into various themed categories, such as "find someone who played video games."

Save 30% with the Find Someone Who Growing Bundle!

Save 30% with the Mega Activity Growing Bundle!

What's included:

  • 1 Find Someone Who worksheet with 16 boxes for students to fill in (one title in Spanish and one title in English)
  • Editable text boxes in Google Slides so you can change the phrases/directions to fit the needs of your own class

Some examples included:

  • Find someone who did some exercise.
  • Find someone who stayed at home all weekend.
  • Find someone who stayed up all night.

More Find Someone Who Resources:

Back to School

After Winter Break

After Spring Break

End of the Year

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool

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French This or That Activity - Ceci ou Cela French Icebreaker

By Love Learning Languages - French Resources

French This or That Activity - Ceci ou Cela French Icebreaker

This French ceci ou cela - this or that activity is perfect for back to school, end of the year, or anytime when everyone wants to have a little fun with French.

Use this "this or that" activity as a French speaking activity for partners or groups, as a whole-class activity you project for the entire class.

Alternatively, you can make this a moving around activity. Students start by standing in a big group. When the choices on the cards are read, they move to the side of the room that is associated with their choice (see the arrows on the cards). Those who can’t make up their mind or don’t have a preference remain in the center. Students will see all of the things that they have in common with their classmates and will likely learn some new vocabulary while they’re at it. This is a great back to school ice-breaker!

This activity requires no teacher prep once the set of cards is printed and cut out. If you don’t want to print, there’s a PDF with only one card per page that you can project and play as a whole class activity.

Included:

  • PDF of cards to project when you don’t want to print - One card per page
  • PDF of 50 cards to print and cut out - Four cards per page
  • Instructions on how to use this activity

More French ice-breaker activities

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➯ Ça y est, Je parle français! French 1 curriculum

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LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

$5.00

Two Truths and a Lie | Fun Friday Class Game | Brain Break | Icebreaker Activity

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Looking for fun digital resources, like games, brain breaks and activities for your early finishers that aren't lame? This Two Truths and a Lie Gen-Z approved game or icebreaker for Google Drive is the perfect, no-prep activity that helps to build classroom community at the start of the year...or anytime!

This fun whole class game is a stress-free way for your students to get to know their classmates, that build upon their own interests! Topics are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game. You can also offer small prizes to winners if desired, and you're guaranteed to engage all your students!!

► Use these game slides whenever you need a quick brain break. I like to use about 5-6 slides at a time!

►Use it as an engaging class activity throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for middle and high school!

Simply present a slide with three statements: 2 are true and 1 is a lie! Students guess which statement is the lie. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • Student Instruction Slide
  • 25 Activity Slides (Google Slides)
  • 25 Answer Slides
  • PDF Version

The presentation includes 25 relatable topics. Such as...

  • MrBeast
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Taylor Swift
  • Elon Musk
  • Lebron James
  • Netflix
  • Taco Bell
  • Apple
  • Amazon
  • Spotify
  • ....and so many more!

HOW TO USE IT:

  • first day of school get-to-know-you activity
  • icebreakers
  • brain breaks
  • morning meetings
  • class parties
  • day before/after break
  • end of the year

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students have fun using critical thinking to decipher the lie statements, and hopefully, learn something new!

►This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!

Not quite what you're looking for?

Check out all of my classroom games here!

►►►Or check out the new**Gen-Z Game Bundle** that includes Would You Rather, Four Corners, and Two Truths and a Lie! Instant Engagement at Your Fingertips!


LOOKING FOR MORE FUN ACTIVITIES?

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Bundle. This Bundle includes a packet for each month of the year with 20 pages of seasonal activities, games, coloring sheets and other fun activities.

Each month includes the following:

  • 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
  • 1 Sudoku with solution
  • 1 Maze - with solution
  • 1 Word Search
  • 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
  • 1 Dot to Dot
  • 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
  • 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
  • 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
  • 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
  • 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
  • 2 More Coloring Pages
  • 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
  • 1 Word Work Activity
  • 1 Word Scramble with solution
  • 1 I Spy Page
  • 1 DIY Color by Number
  • 1 Design Time Page
  • 1 Connect the Dots partner game

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$5.95

Classrooms & Chimeras | Episode 2 The Machine CM | D&D Dnd Dungeons & Dragons

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Dive deeper into the thrilling world of Classrooms & Chimeras with Episode 2: The Machine—a captivating, 72-page Classroom Master guide designed to keep students engaged, problem-solving, and immersed in this educational, D&D-inspired campaign. In this second installment of the Portals of Possibilities series, players embark on a suspenseful journey as they continue their quest to find their missing friend, Max. This time, they venture into the mysterious and perilous depths of the dungeon, encountering challenging monsters and new opportunities for leveling up.

Adventure Highlights:

  • Story-Driven Exploration: This richly illustrated guide takes students through an evolving story, where each choice leads to different paths and outcomes, adding layers of excitement and suspense to their learning experience.
  • Level-Up for Players and Monsters: After Episode 1, your adventurers have leveled up, and so have the challenges. Prepare for encounters with giant rats, formidable arachnids, and the daunting Jurogumo if you’re brave enough to take that path.
  • Multiple Routes with Variable Outcomes: Every decision changes the outcome, with some paths leading to valuable rewards while others test your party’s endurance and strength. Will your adventurers make wise choices?
  • Dynamic Visuals: Each page includes immersive images, helping students visualize their journey and setting the scene for each encounter, trap, and treasure.

Why Educators Will Love Episode 2: The Machine:

  • Engaging SEL and Critical Thinking: Encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills as students navigate complex scenarios and encounter challenges that require collaboration and creativity.
  • In-Depth Storytelling for Student Buy-In: Episode 2 builds on the narrative of Episode 1, keeping students invested in their characters’ growth and the unfolding story. Each choice made in Episode 1 has consequences, creating a connected learning experience.
  • Flexible Gameplay: The guide allows educators to adapt gameplay based on class time and student needs, with ample paths to explore for replayability.
  • Inclusive for All Learners: Supports a wide range of learners by fostering storytelling, strategic thinking, and verbal communication, helping build a strong sense of classroom community.

Get ready to ignite your classroom with the adventure of a lifetime! With Episode 2: The Machine, students will not only build on their previous skills but also face bigger challenges, creating an unforgettable, interactive learning experience.

Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

  • The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
  • The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
  • The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
  • The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
  • The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
  • The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
  • The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
  • The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
  • Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
  • Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
  • Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
  • Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C colorin
$9.99

CATCH and STACK Classroom Brain Break PE Gym Game Team Activity - Catching

By Love 2 Teach and Learn

CATCH and STACK Classroom Brain Break PE Gym Game Team Activity - Catching, Teamwork

Get your students, young and old, excited about physical activity, teamwork and making classroom connections with this super fun CATCH and STACK Whole Group PE Gym or Classroom Game!

**WHO and WHAT? **This is a game that is ideal for both PE teachers and classroom teachers of all grades - It can be played as a warm-up or ongoing competition team game in the gym and can be easily adapted to use with K-12 PE students. It's also a great activity to play at the end of a unit when assessing your students' catching skills.

This is also an awesome BRAIN BREAK for the classroom -This movement activity can also be used in any classroom to build teamwork and classroom community. It's an awesome game to play when you need a quick 5-10 minute brain break from reading, writing, math or rigorous test-taking.

Students will love playing catch with their classmates, building a giant tower of cups and cheering each other on.

This awesome resource Includes:

-Eye Catching One Page Easy-to-Follow CATCH & STACK Lesson Plan (Perfect for giving to a substitute teacher)

-Diagram of Game Set-Up and Play

-Extra Game Tips to make this game even more fun to play with your students

This game is highly adaptable and is perfect for PE class, homeschool settings, classroom and so much more!

Be sure to check out my other fun and unique Elementary PE Resources. You can also find me at: love2teachandlearn.com

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a Blessed and Beautiful Day!

Mrs. T.

$3.00

AVID Team Building Story Starters for Public Speaking and Writing Skills

By Teach Savvy Store

Enhance collaboration, writing and public speaking skills with Story Starters! This AVID resource provides engaging story starters that encourage students to finish a story and present it to their peers. This activity fosters collaboration and communication within small groups or whole class settings, while also providing a fun way to improve public speaking skills. Download the Google Slides digital resource today and see the positive impact it can have on your students' teamwork and confidence!

*Check out the full version including 100 Story Starters HERE!

*Save 30% with this Public Speaking Bundle!

*Save 30% with this Public Speaking Card Game Bundle!

*Save over 30% with the AVID bundle!

Directions:

  • Display the Google Slide Story Starter OR print them out so students have different stories to choose from.
  • Students will complete the engaging story starter by writing for 3 minutes.
  • Students can use the picture provided to help guide them in their stories, or choose to take a different route and be creative on their own.
  • Students will be split into groups of 4-6.
  • Each student will present their story to their small group while practicing public speaking skills.

What's Included:

  • 3 Story Starter Prompts with Images
  • 1 Directions Page

*This resources is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

Check out other AVID resources HERE!

Check our other Writing Resources HERE!

Check out more Collaboration resources HERE!

Check out more Public Speaking resources HERE!

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ESL question of the day speaking school warm ups bell ringers EAL ELL

By The Librarian's Language Loft

These ESL (English as a second language) school themed "question of the day or bell ringers" help to encourage conversation while expanding vocabulary. There are also "four corner" and "stand up if" slides to combine language learning and movement. Starting your ESL class each day with a daily question is a great way to get students talk about personal preferences, and it establishes a low stress routine.

Included:

-Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Over 40 suggestions for daily questions including 14 "Four corners" and 10 "Stand up if"

-Daily questions can also serve as a daily writing prompt

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs (I prefer, I would prefer/I have never)

vocabulary with a school theme while highlighting personal preferences for activities (i.e. food, favorite classes, daily routine)

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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$3.50

Christmas Bingo Cards | English, Spanish, & French Christmas Bingo | 200 Cards

By Crafting Curiosity

Looking for fun Christmas Bingo Cards you can use to play Christmas Bingo with your whole class?

This English, Spanish, or French Christmas Bingo Card product provides 200 unique Christmas bingo cards to use with your class this Christmas! Christmas bingo is a fantastic game to play whenever you have a few extra minutes in class.

WHAT'S INCLUDED :

  • 100 Color Bingo Cards
  • 100 Black & White Bingo Cards
  • Color & B/W Bingo Call Cards: 37 Unique Images
  • Printable Bingo Chips
  • Spanish & French Call Card Options: Note - I do not teach either of these languages, so please see the preview to see if these cards fit the needs of your class!
  • Teacher Instructions
  • View Preview to See Examples of the Cards

BEST USED FOR:

  • No Prep Sub Plans
  • Christmas Party
  • End of Day Activity
  • Fast Finishers
  • Group Activity
  • Fun Friday
  • And so much more!

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$4.00

Gifted and Talented Activity - Can you make a connection?

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for an engaging activity to challenge your gifted students? Do you struggle to find activities focusing on lateral thinking? Then download Gifted and Talented Activity Can you make a connection? This interactive game encourages lateral thinking and creativity. Students will make a connection between two objects that seem completely unrelated. Watch and be amazed as students draw connections, practice brainstorming, and collaborate.

Students can make plays on words, create stories, and make connections that you may have never thought of! Perfect for your gifted/advanced and creative students!

Example:

  • What do CORN and INSTRUMENTS have in common?

✔ Actual student response: “What does corn have in common with an instrument? Corn sounds like horn. And horns are instruments!

  • What do TOES and RUBY have in common?

✔ Actual student response: “I was at the beach. I dug my toes in the sand. I felt something. I pulled it up and it was an old toy. I looked at the toy and saw that someone had written their name on it. It was a girl’s name, Ruby.”

  • What do WRESTLING and RAIN have in common?

✔ Actual student response: “Wrestling. Wrestler. Mr. T was a famous wrestler. And do you know what else starts with the letter “T”? Tornado! Tornados start with the letter T. And do you know what tornadoes bring? Lots of wind and rain. Rain! Wrestling leads to rain!!

This product comes with the following:

  • Directions for 7 different ways to play
  • 60 fun word pairs
  • 100% digital/online game

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Community Building + Cooperation (Team Building) - An Interactive SEL Lesson

By Jeni Donath

This interactive SEL Community Building + Cooperation activity is based on the famous question, "If you were stranded on a desert island..." however, it comes with a small twist! Students will answer get to know you questions that will then turn into their list of items that they can potentially bring on board on their island adventure. The fun part is that they do not know that their answers to the questions are building their lists for the island. Once questions are answered and lists are created, they are put into teams to decide which items must come and which will stay behind! If time allows, the activity also comes with plot twist scenarios that add a little more fun to the mix! This digital download includes everything you need and is ready for your next fun lesson. Bring some paper along for students to utilize and you're all set.

$2.00

Thanksgiving Taboo Autumn Family Guessing Game for Classroom Party and Teamwork

By Teach Social Skills

Celebrate the Fall Holiday season with Thanksgiving Taboo Game!

Perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, and group activities!

This fun word guessing game has 40 Thanksgiving-themed cards featuring classic words like “turkey,” “pumpkin pie,” and “family,” plus heartwarming words like gratitude, kindness, and sharing,

Players will work together to describe each word—without saying the forbidden words. It’s a fantastic Thanksgiving vocabulary game that builds communication skills, creativity, and teamwork.

This printable activity is ideal for upper elementary students, teens, and families looking to add a memorable twist to their holiday celebration.

Perfect for class parties, family game night, or Friendsgiving.

If you like this one, you'll like these too!

St Patrick's Day Taboo

Pal-entine's Day Taboo

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Halloween Taboo

$3.00

Connection Circle - Group Retreat Active Listening & Respect Activity

By HiggyBs Choir

Foster meaningful connections and active listening in your classroom with this "Connection Circle" activity. Perfect for high school and middle school students, especially meant for close knit groups (band, choir, orchestra, cheer, pom, athletics, etc.) this resource includes 48 thoughtfully crafted questions designed to help students get to know each other better and practice respectful communication.

Product Includes:

  • 48 Diverse Questions: Covering serious, light-hearted, and reflective topics.
  • Pre-Activity Discussion Questions: To set the stage for effective communication and understanding.
  • Post-Activity Discussion Questions: To reflect on the experience and deepen insights.
  • Clear Instructions: For setting up and facilitating the activity, including tips for managing group dynamics. The instructions walk you through every step making your job much easier!

This activity is always a huge hit with groups. Although it sounds simple, it is incredibly effective in fostering a supportive and connected classroom environment. Use it at the beginning of the school year, during retreats, or as a team-building exercise to create a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and heard.

Key Features:

  • Engages students in both serious and fun discussions
  • Encourages active listening and respectful communication
  • Easy to implement with comprehensive instructions

Make every conversation count and create a welcoming classroom environment with this engaging and interactive activity!

$6.00

Fun Classroom Games Bundle | Ice Breaker Brain Break Activities + FREEBIES

By Oops Math is Fun

Get your students excited and engaged with the Ultimate Classroom Games Bundle! This comprehensive bundle is packed with six interactive and easy-to-use PDF slide presentations with FREE online versions (selected games). Whether you're looking for a classroom activity - to break the ice, spark creative conversations, or simply have some fun, this bundle has everything you need. Suitable for any school day, any school theme holiday/event.

Included in This Bundle:

1. This or That (PDF)

  • Engage students with quick and fun choices that get them talking and thinking. Perfect for sparking conversations and learning more about each other.

2. Would You Rather (PDF)

  • A classroom favorite! This game presents students with creative and thought-provoking scenarios, encouraging them to share their preferences (and discuss their reasoning).

3. Personality Quiz: Which Character Are You? (PDF)

  • Help students discover which popular character they most resemble. This quiz is a hit for getting students to reflect on their personalities in a fun way.

4. The Memory Game (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer)

  • Test and improve students' memory skills with three rounds of visual challenges. Includes a link to an online version with a built-in timer for added excitement!

5. OOPS CLASSIC (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

  • A classic game of wordplay that challenges students to describe a word without using "taboo" terms. Comes with an online version for digital play and printable cards for an offline experience.

6. OOPS BACK-TO-SCHOOL (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

  • A back-to-school themed version of the OOPS game, tailored to get students familiar with each other and the classroom environment. Includes both an online version and printables.

Why You'll Love This Bundle:

  • Interactive and Engaging: Each game is designed to foster communication, critical thinking, and fun in the classroom.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for icebreakers, brain breaks, or as part of a fun Friday routine.
  • FREEBIES / Bonus Features: Includes online versions with timers for digital play, plus printables for easy use in any classroom setting.
  • Ready to Use: Simply open the PDFs, display in full screen mode, and you’re all set! No prep required.

Perfect For:

  • Elementary, middle school, high school teachers looking to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
  • Back-to-school activities, student bonding, and interactive learning.

Download today and make your classroom the place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

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"I’m so glad I found this bundle! The games were engaging, and my students had a blast. Everything was ready to use right out of the box, which saved me so much time. Great value for any teacher!"

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12 Valentine's Day & Black History Month Resources ELA Bundle Grades 5-8

By TooBookedUp

This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

  1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
  2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
  3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
  4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
  5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
  6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
  7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.
$39.00
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Back to School Activity | Find Someone Who Bingo Game | Editable

By KJ Inspired Resources

This find someone who back to school activity makes a great icebreaker the first day of school or first week of school, get to know you activity or brain break. Find someone who will help build classroom community while students practice speaking and listening skills. Students will walk around the room and try to find classmates that fit into various after summer break and back to school themed categories, such as "find someone who played video games over summer."

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What's included?

  • 1 Find Someone Who worksheet with 16 boxes for students to fill in
  • Editable version with clipart included
  • Editable version without clipart

How to use:

  • Students will walk around the room and find different classmates who fits the description in each box.
  • Once they find a classmate who fits the description they will have them write their name in the box.
  • Students will keep finding classmates until all 16 boxes are full.

Some examples included:

  • Find someone who had a summer birthday.
  • Find someone who has an older sibling.
  • Find someone who is wearing your favorite color.

Click HERE to see our other find someone who resources!

Click HERE to see our other back to school resources!

Click HERE to see our other team building activities!

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool

$1.25