Starting a new school year is the perfect time to build new friendships and get to know your classmates and teachers. Here are 10 fun icebreakers for grade school students to get the conversation flowing.
1. The “Superpower” Question#
“If you could have any superpower for just one day, what would it be and why?”
2. Family & Pets#
“Tell me about your family! Do you have any siblings or (if they’re adults) kids?”
3. The Dream Pet#
“Do you have any pets? If you could have any animal in the world as a pet—even a dinosaur or a dragon—what would it be?”
4. The Time Travel Trip#
“If you could travel in a time machine, would you go to the past to see dinosaurs or to the future to see flying cars?”
5. The Favorite Hobby#
“What is something you love to do when you aren’t at school?”
6. The Best Food#
“If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?”
7. The Hidden Talent#
“Do you have a secret talent, like being really good at whistling, drawing, or doing a silly dance?”
8. The Favorite Subject#
“What is your favorite thing to learn about in school, and what is your least favorite?”
9. Road trip!#
“Did you travel anywhere this Summer? Where’d you go and would you recommend it?”
10. The “Would You Rather”#
“Would you rather be able to fly like a bird or swim like a fish?”