Ice Breaker Games Ice Breaker Games for Students
Educational ice breaker games for students and classrooms. Boost engagement and create connections. Find the perfect activities for your classroom.
Interview Partner
Interview your partner for a few minutes, then introduce them to the group. Takes pressure off shy people since they're talking about someone else, not themselves.
M&M Game
Pick colored candies where each color means a different sharing topic - red is favorite memory, blue is hidden talent. Makes sharing feel playful instead of forced.
Conversation Starters
Small groups draw question cards and take turns answering - 'Tell me about a risk you took' or 'What's your hidden talent?' Gives structure to conversations so they naturally go deeper.
Mingle Game
Play music while students walk around, then call out a number and they scramble to form groups of that size. Gets energy up and randomly mixes people who wouldn't normally interact.
Name Grab
Stick everyone's names on random people's backs - they have to find their own while protecting theirs from being seen. Combines name learning with physical comedy and laughter.
Either Or
Call out two options and students move to different sides of the room to show their choice. Visually shows who shares your preferences and gets bodies moving.
Seven Up
Count around the circle but clap instead of saying numbers with 7 in them - like 7, 14, 17, 27. Keeps brains sharp and gets harder as numbers climb.
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
A high-energy elimination tournament where losers become cheerleaders for winners. Two final teams face off with massive cheering crowds. Perfect for large groups.
Charades
Charades is a classic acting game where one player silently acts out a word or phrase while teammates guess. No speaking allowed—just gestures, expressions, and creativity.
Pictionary
Pictionary is a classic drawing and guessing ice breaker game where one player sketches a word while teammates race against the clock to guess it. No artistic skill required—stick figures welcome.