This ice breaker game for kindergarten is a great way to help them get to know each other, but also work on their social, speaking, and listening skills. Use prompts such as “my favorite color is” or “my shirt is the color” and have students go stand by their color card. You can mix it up by placing color cards around the room. Call out a color and have students jump in the middle, raise their hand, or stand up if they are wearing that color. The Color Game can be played similar to In the Middle.
Once the students are in the middle, you can ask them further questions, such as what kind of pet they have, what their brother's name is, etc. You can use prompts such as, step in the middle if you: You can also play this game virtually by having students stand up or raise their hand. The students that match the prompt will take a step or a hop into the middle of the circle. Simply stand in a large circle and call out a prompt. In the Middle can be played in many ways and encourages students to get up, get moving, and learn more about their classmates. Want to see a realistic sample schedule for the first week of kindergarten? Check out this blog post! #1: In the Middle Sneak these games into your lesson plans, especially right away in the mornings, to build relationships and class community. Use your teacher smarts and get creative with these games to make them work for your students and your school setting. These ice breaker games for kindergarten are low-prep, don't require a lot of fuss, and can be done in the classroom or virtually. What better way to get to know each other, have fun, and start the year on a positive note than with some great ice breaker games for kindergarten! The day has finally come, the day that you head back to school and meet your new kindergarteners! It is an exciting time for everyone, but there are sure to be some nerves, too.