Meeting a new class is always an important moment. First impressions (specially the bad ones) persist for a long time. So, in the first lesson, I try to convey the idea that they can have fun while learning English or while reviewing their English. Instead of traditionally roll calling them, I try these Ice Breakers. They always work with my teenage classes! Take a look:
1. The Bingo Ice Breaker
- Use this game to facilitate introductions in new classes.
Instructions:
1. Print and copy of a bingo card for each player.
2. Players circulate to find group members who match descriptions in the bingo squares.
3. When a match is found, the player writes the name of the individual in the square.
4. Different names must be used in each square. When a player has filled a row with names, s/he yells "Bingo!"
5. With the group, check the squares and identify the individuals described.
6. Continue the game for a second round, with the new goal of filling the entire card.
7. When a player has filled the entire card, s/he yells "Bingo!"
2. My Classmates
Instructions
1. Hand out the worksheet
2.Tell your students to mingle and find other students so as to fill in the blank spaces
3.They write the students' names
4. After completing their worksheet you can ask them what they have found out about their classmates.
3. Student Search
Instructions
- This ice breaker works pretty much the same way as the previous one. The only different is the score they can get. The one who has the highest score, is the winner. This works quite well with very competitive classes.
As usual, if you want a copy of this material, do not hesitate to contact me.
Cheers!
11 comments:
Hi! I love your icebreakers. Would you mind sending me the original word documents so that I can edit them and use them for my classes this year?
skbinder@gmail.com
nice to read this.. want to read more..
Hi, I have just started teaching English in India and I thought that these Ice breakers would go down a treat. Like frenchteacher would you be able to send them so that I can edit them? It's only because the originals have some items that aren't really transposable to Indian children.
richard.taylor656@googlemail.com
Thank you.
One of the statement says "Had a '4' in English last year." What exactly does that mean?
Dear anonymous,
A "4" is a mark, it stands for "very good".
Hi, I'm starting ELT and would like to have original and editable documents of your icebreakers, if you don't mind. my e-mail- gyurjyan.tatev@gmail.com
Thanks in advance :)
May I use your ice breakers? I think they are great for the 1st day of class in Mexico!
dulce2you@aol.com
Dear anonymous,
Of course you can.
hi.. i would love to have a copy of the original editable of your document?i found it very interesting..tq
Hi..im loving the ideas for the ice breaking..would love to have an editable copy if you dont mind..thanks a lot
shenly85@yahoo.com
May i also use your ice breakers, i will be teaching English oversea this summer, please send it to futureeducatoresther@gmail.com . Thank you
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