Day 3 Freebie: Make It Fun — 5 Days of Icebreakers to Kickstart Connection

Heather Moran
Jul 15
2 min read

Let’s be real—the first week of school is exciting, but also a little awkward. New faces, new routines, new everything. That’s why today’s freebie is here to break the ice and spark the magic. Because connection comes before content—and fun goes a long way in building a classroom where every student feels safe, seen, and ready to learn.

Free Download: 5 Days of Icebreakers (Grades K–5)

This printable pack gives you one easy, joyful activity for each day of the first week. They’re low-prep, high-impact, and guaranteed to get your students smiling and talking.

🗓️ Icebreaker Schedule:

📍Day 1: Find a Friend Who... Bingo- A classic with a twist! Students move around the room finding classmates who match fun prompts. Perfect for movement + mingling.

📣 Day 2: My Name Is... Chain- Start a rhythm, add a twist! Each student says their name and one fact about themselves—then the next person repeats it and adds their own. Builds memory, laughter, and classroom culture fast.

❓ Day 3: Would You Rather? Corners- Pose silly or thought-provoking “Would You Rather” questions. Kids choose a corner of the room to show their answer. It gets them moving, thinking, and bonding over shared preferences.

🎁 Day 4: Mystery Bag- Each student brings in a small item from home that tells something about them. One by one, the class guesses who the object belongs to. Great for shy students—it lets their story shine through an object.

😄 Day 5: Emoji Check-In- Students choose an emoji to describe how they’re feeling about the school year so far, then share why. It’s a great way to reflect, express emotions, and build empathy.