Icebreaker Game: “Two Truths and a Lie” - Have each student come up with two true statements about themselves and one false statement. - In a circle, each student takes turns sharing their statements, and the rest of the class has to guess which statement is the lie. - This activity helps students get to know each other and break the ice.

Scavenger Hunt: “School Tour” - Create a list of items or places around the school that students need to find or visit. - Divide students into teams and give each team a copy of the list. - Students must work together to find and check off all the items/places on the list within a given time limit. - This activity familiarizes students with their new school environment and encourages teamwork.

Collaborative Art Project: “Class Mural” - Provide a large blank canvas or a large sheet of paper. - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a section of the canvas. - Each group must work together to create a mural that represents their class or their goals for the school year. - Once completed, hang the mural in the classroom as a reminder of their collective efforts and aspirations.

Goal Setting Activity: “Vision Boards” - Provide magazines, scissors, glue, and large poster boards. - Ask students to cut out images, words, and phrases that represent their goals and aspirations for the school year. - Have students arrange and glue their chosen items onto their poster boards to create a visual representation of their goals. - Encourage students to share their vision boards with the class and discuss their aspirations.

Team Building Game: “Human Knot” - Have students stand in a circle and reach out their hands to grab the hands of two different people across from them. - Without letting go of anyone’s hand, students must work together to untangle themselves and form a circle again. - This activity promotes communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Classroom Scavenger Hunt: “Get to Know Your Classroom” - Create a list of items or information that students need to find within the classroom. - Students must search the classroom to locate and record the items or information on their list. - This activity helps students become familiar with their classroom layout and resources.

“All About Me” Presentations - Have each student prepare a short presentation about themselves, including their hobbies, interests, and goals. - Allow students to present their presentations to the class, either through a speech, a slideshow, or any other creative format. - This activity helps students get to know each other better and builds confidence in public speaking.

Team Building Game: “Minefield” - Set up an obstacle course in the classroom or a designated area using objects like cones, chairs, or tape on the floor. - Divide students into pairs, with one person blindfolded and the other acting as their guide. - The guide must verbally direct their blindfolded partner through the obstacle course without touching any objects. - This activity promotes trust, communication, and teamwork.

“Find Someone Who” Game - Create a list of statements or questions related to school or personal experiences. - Students must walk around the classroom and find someone who matches each statement or question. - Once they find someone, they can have a brief conversation to learn more about their classmate. - This activity encourages students to interact with their peers and discover commonalities.

“Classroom Rules” Brainstorming - Discuss the importance of classroom rules and expectations. - Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a large sheet of paper or a whiteboard. - In their groups, students brainstorm and write down their ideas for classroom rules. - Afterward, have each group present their rules to the class, and as a class, create a final set of agreed-upon rules.