Print a fun forehead game for students to get to know each other on the first day of school.
Start the School Year Off With Exciting Icebreakers for Kids
The first week of school can get hectic! Having a handful of engaging games that serve a purpose is a great way to break up the first few days of the school year. You’ll want to download this super fun Headbands Game and have it ready when it’s time to discuss teamwork and collaboration!
How to Play the Forehead Game / Headband Game
To play the game, players each wear a headband (made from a paper strip) and stick a game card on the front (sticky tack works well). This allows the other players to see the card while ensuring the person wearing it can NOT see it.
- Place the cards face down in the middle of the playing area. Have each player place a headband on his or her head. Each player takes one card and, without looking at the printed side, places the card in the center of his or her headband with the printed side visible to others.
- On each turn, students will start the timer and ask the other players “yes” or “no” questions to help them figure out what item is on their forehead. They will ask each player one question, starting with the person on your left. When you’ve asked each other player one question, you may start again if the timer hasn’t run out.
- Whenever they think they know the card, they may ask, “Am I ….?”. If the answer is no, they may continue asking questions.
- When players guess their card correctly before the timer (or several questions) runs out, they get to keep the card as a point. The first winner to have three cards/points wins.
This game is best played in small groups. Once students are in their team, they must decide who will go first at guessing the word on the card. Place a card on the headband so it’s on the student’s forehead. The team members will give you clues to help you guess the word on your card without saying the word.
Download & Print — It’s Child’s Play!
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This resource was created by Anna Helwig, a teacher in Arizona and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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