teaching resource

Who Am I? Icebreaker Game

Updated: 19 Jul 2023

Make day 1 a success with this fun icebreaker game.

Editable: Word
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Grades: K - 3

Curriculum

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2

Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.3

Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.C

Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.3

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 1 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.C

Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.B

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.C

Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.D

Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3

Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

ELAR K.1(A)

Listen actively and ask questions to understand information and answer questions using multi-word responses;
ELAR K.1(C)

Share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language;
ELAR K.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns; and
ELAR K.1(E)

Develop social communication such as introducing himself/herself, using common greetings, and expressing needs and wants.
ELAR 1.1(A)

Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;
ELAR 1.1(C)

Share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language;
ELAR 1.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions; and
ELAR 2.1(A)

Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;
ELAR 2.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others; and
ELAR 3.1(A)

Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments;
ELAR 3.1(C)

Speak coherently about the topic under discussion, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively;
ELAR 3.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, norms, and protocols; and

teaching resource

Who Am I? Icebreaker Game

Updated: 19 Jul 2023

Make day 1 a success with this fun icebreaker game.

Editable: Word
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Grades: K - 3

Make day 1 a success with this fun icebreaker game.

This game is a fun icebreaker to play with your class at the beginning of the year, or anytime they need a break.

Students will try to guess the classmate whose name is on the sentence strip being held up for the class to see by asking yes or no questions. This game includes different versions of “Celebration Circles” to make a crown students can wear to show pride in their grade level.

Select the editable Word version and type in your grade level, or select the PDF and allow students to write their grade level themselves. This is perfect for grade-level celebrations!

Curriculum

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2

Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.3

Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.C

Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.3

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 1 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.C

Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.B

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.C

Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.D

Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3

Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

ELAR K.1(A)

Listen actively and ask questions to understand information and answer questions using multi-word responses;
ELAR K.1(C)

Share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language;
ELAR K.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns; and
ELAR K.1(E)

Develop social communication such as introducing himself/herself, using common greetings, and expressing needs and wants.
ELAR 1.1(A)

Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;
ELAR 1.1(C)

Share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language;
ELAR 1.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions; and
ELAR 2.1(A)

Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;
ELAR 2.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others; and
ELAR 3.1(A)

Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments;
ELAR 3.1(C)

Speak coherently about the topic under discussion, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively;
ELAR 3.1(D)

Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, norms, and protocols; and

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