Back to School Getting To Know You Activities

9 Back to School Activities suitable for Middle and Secondary school students.

Colour and B&W versions and American and English language.

Activities include:

The Big Line Up – an activity that requires students to line up in a set order.

Famous Pairs – students pair up with the aid of some “Famous Pairs”. Several activity versions to try out.

Get To Know Your Class – students to chat with classmates and find someone to fit each statement.

My Classmates of 2023 (and up to 2026) – another Get To Know Your Class activity in the shape of numbers (files for 4 years!).

Roll The Dice – students make a dice. Each roll of the dice matches a question. 3 sets of questions and a blank sheet for students to create their own. Students can share their answers verbally or use the answer sheets. Semi-editable files so you can create your own questions.

Classmate Bingo – another Get To Know Your Class activity in the form a Bingo Game. Semi-editable file included so you can adjust statements to suit your classes.

Chatterbox – students to fold their own chatterbox and use it to ask their classmates questions. Answers can be recorded on a separate sheet. Blank chatterbox so students can create their own questions. Instructions on how to fold a chatterbox are included. Semi-editable file also included so you can create your own questions.

2 Truths 1 Lie – Lift the flap activity for students to make to share 2 truths about themselves. Students can choose an emoji to represent themselves, draw a picture or add a photo.

3 Facts Game - Students are divided into pairs and find out 3 interesting facts about their classmate. Students then form small groups and share their new found information with their group. The whole class comes together as a group to share information about their classmates.