Lesson Title: Fun Ice Breaker Activities

Learning Intention: To engage students in fun ice breaker activities to help build relationships and create a positive classroom environment.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will actively participate in ice breaker activities. 2. Students will demonstrate good listening and communication skills. 3. Students will work collaboratively with their peers.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by explaining to the students the importance of getting to know each other and building positive relationships in the classroom. Discuss how ice breaker activities can help break the ice and create a fun and welcoming environment for everyone.

Main Part of the Lesson: 1. Share new knowledge: Introduce different ice breaker activities such as “Two Truths and a Lie”, “Human Knot”, and “Name Bingo”. Explain the rules and objectives of each activity. 2. Stimulate discussion points: Ask students how they feel about meeting new people and participating in ice breaker activities. Encourage them to share their thoughts and experiences. 3. Activity: Divide the students into small groups and have them participate in the ice breaker activities. Allow time for each group to complete the activities and encourage them to communicate and work together.

Plenary: Gather the students back together and discuss their experiences with the ice breaker activities. Ask them what they enjoyed about the activities and how they felt afterwards. Reinforce the importance of building positive relationships in the classroom.

Differentiation: - Provide visual aids or written instructions for students who may need extra support. - Pair students with different abilities together to encourage collaboration and support.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during the activities. - Listen to students’ communication and teamwork skills. - Have students reflect on the ice breaker activities in a journal or group discussion.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How did working together in a group help you complete the ice breaker activities? (Analyzing) 2. What strategies did you use to communicate effectively with your peers during the activities? (Evaluating) 3. How can ice breaker activities help create a positive classroom environment for everyone? (Creating)