Shuffle Into the New Year With Back to School Icebreakers!

The first day of school is upon us, and it’s time to start prepping for that first day back to school! In those first days, it’s critical that your students get to know each other and bond to build up your classroom community. Teach Starter is here to help you get ready with no-prep icebreakers like the Interview Shuffle!

Interact and Share Using the Inside-Outside Circle Strategy

This activity is designed to coincide with the Inside-Outside circle discussion strategy. To use this resource

• Arrange the class into two circles, an inner and outer circle facing each other. Pair students with a member of the other circle, or make groups of 3 if necessary.
• Use a random number generator, pull a numbered craft stick, or let a student choose a number to determine which question will be asked each round. Designate which circle will ask first, and which circle will answer first. 
• Interview your partner by asking the assigned question. Listen to their response and ask follow-up questions if you have any. Then, they will ask you the same question, and you can respond. Take turns listening and speaking!
• Call on a few students to share what their partner said (with their partner’s permission). 
• Students in the inner circle stay in their spots, and students in the outer ring rotate one chair over. Choose a new question and alternate who is speaking first each round.

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This resource was created by Lorin Davies, a teacher in Texas and Teach Starter Collaborator.