Below are a few examples of icebreakers I use in my classroom. They help us get to know each other as a class and help establish a positive environment in which the students are engaged and expected to participate.
Birthday lineup: Students have to line-up around the classroom in order of their birth dates. This activity forces students to move around and communicate with each other and become actively involved in the classroom setting.
Name chain: Introduce yourself to the group adding a word that describes you based upon the first letter of your name. For example, “I am Smart Sarah,” or “I am Jumping Jack.” Then introduce yourself, and the person to your right. The person to your right repeats previous introductions, and introduces the person to their right. Continue with the next person to the right, until all names have been repeated. This activity will help students learn each other’s names.