9th Grade Classroom Community Games

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

• 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
• 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
• Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
• Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
• FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
• Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
• Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

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"This kept my students on their toes, and they enjoyed competing to see who could remember the most objects. The inclusion of different levels meant I could use it with both my younger and older students. Highly recommend!"

This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.

Looking for a way to get your middle school and high school students to get excited for PE?

This printable group fitness game incorporates exercises that support key physical education goals for middle and high school students, including:

Cardiovascular Fitness

Activities like jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, speed skaters, and sprinting promote heart health and improve endurance.

Muscle Strength and Endurance

Strength-building moves such as push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, and tricep dips target various muscle groups, improving functional fitness and stamina.

Flexibility and Mobility

Exercises like inchworms, side lunges, and single-leg deadlifts enhance flexibility, range of motion, and balance.

Core Strength

Core-focused movements like bicycle crunches, leg raises, Russian twists, and glute bridges improve stability and overall strength.

Coordination and Agility

Movements such as fast feet, speed skaters, and tuck jumps develop coordination, quick reflexes, and body control.

Teamwork and Social Interaction

Group activities encourage collaboration, communication, and a sense of community while achieving fitness goals together.

Mental Health and Focus

Physical activity boosts mood, reduces stress, and helps students develop focus and discipline in their fitness routines.

This game helps align PE classes with curriculum standards by engaging students in a variety of exercises that promote lifelong fitness habits. It’s versatile, engaging, and adaptable for different fitness levels, making it ideal for middle and high school classes.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

You'll receive a zip file containing 4 comprehensive files, ensuring you have everything you need to kick-start the fun. The package includes:

• 80 Bingo Cards: Choose from full- or half--page sizes to best fit your group's needs. With such a variety, you can host multiple games or accommodate a wide range of group sizes.
• Calling Cards: Featuring a mix of fitness challenges and wellness activities, our calling cards are designed to get everyone moving, laughing, and achieving their fitness goals.
• Bingo Chips: Printable bingo chips add an authentic bingo game feel to your fitness challenge.
• Instructions: No Prep! No need to worry about planning. We provide detailed instructions for both the bingo game and the exercises, making setup a breeze.

WHY YOU NEED THIS FITNESS BINGO GAME:

• Instant Access: Get started right away with a digital download that puts the game in your hands instantly.
• Flexible & Reusable: Print as many copies as you need for your classes, making it a cost-effective addition to your fitness toolkit. You can laminate the pages for longevity.
• Engaging & Effective: Not only is it fun, but it also encourages physical activity in a creative and social way.

Transform your middle school and high school physical education classes with this fun Fitness Bingo Game.

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail. Please use a computer to download and not your phone. This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

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These community-building activities and games are perfect for the first weeks of school! Students will use collaboration and teamwork which will build a positive learning community in your classroom. These activities are not just designed to be used only the first week of school but give the perfect opportunity to build friendships, and teamwork, and create a positive class culture. They could also be used for team building, recess, morning meetings, or SEL.

Help your students learn to collaborate. communicate, trust, and show mutual respect to others to be able to work well with others and be able to create a cohesive group of individuals working together for a common goal.

This team-building set comes with general objectives. Each activity comes with instructions you can modify. It also comes with processing questions to facilitate learning from the activities that you can discuss with your students.

3 Icebreakers

6 Team building Activities (Included are materials needed, instructions, and processing questions to facilitate learning from the activities)

Make the First Days of School Fun and Memorable with These Engaging Icebreakers!

Kick off the school year with this dynamic Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle designed to help students get to know each other, build classroom community, and feel comfortable in their new environment. Whether it's the first week of school or anytime you need to foster better classroom relationships, these fun and interactive games are perfect for middle and high school students.

These no-prep, easy-to-implement activities will have your students laughing, sharing, and working together, creating a positive classroom atmosphere from day one!

What’s Included:

• Engaging Icebreaker Activities: Fun, creative games that encourage communication and teamwork among students.
• Team-Building Challenges: Activities that require collaboration and problem-solving, helping students bond and feel comfortable with their peers.
• Student-Centered Discussion Prompts: Get your students talking and sharing more about themselves in a structured and engaging way.

Key Features:

• Build Classroom Community: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel connected and engaged.
• No Prep Required: Simply print and go! These activities require no additional materials, making them easy to implement on short notice.
• Versatile: Perfect for back-to-school, new student introductions, or any time you want to strengthen classroom relationships.
• Fun for All Ages: While ideal for middle and high school students, these activities can be adapted for upper elementary classrooms as well.

Are you looking for a fun activity to help build collaboration skills while having some FUN? Need a Fun Friday activity as your students lose their engagement through the week? Need an activity with very little prep? Looking for something digital? Then look no further!

Mystery At The Theme Park is a video based Escape Room activity that is played with a YouTube Video (approximately 20 minutes) and answers are submitted on a Google Form. Students will have to watch the video, listen to the story, and look at pictures to find clues to escape from the Theme Park in time. There are many different ways that you could play this game whether it is as a full class and you try to beat the clock, or in small groups where students can work together to solve the puzzles! The links are in the PDF that you will get when you download this resources and all instructions to set up will be there.

The Prep to play this Escape Room is minimal-all you need is the video link and a copy of the Google Form for each group. I played this game with my Grade 6/7 class online and they LOVED it. I had students who were usually pretty quiet online take over and shine!

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This no-prep After Spring Break Stand Up Spanish Activity is the perfect game to welcome your students after spring break or Easter break. Use this digital resource as an icebreaker the morning students return from spring break, community building activity or brain break! Students will love standing up or sitting down depending on their answer to the themed slides, such as "stand up if you went on a hike."

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What's Included:

• 20 stand up game slides
• Directions slide
• Editable text boxes in Google Slides so you can change the statements on each individual slide to fit the needs of your own class
• Editable Directions Slide to add your own directions

Sample Slides:

• Stand up if spring is your favorite season.
• Stand up if you went on a hike.
• Stand up if you did some spring cleaning.

Need more Spanish resources? Click the links below:

Spanish After Spring Break Find Someone Who

*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

French This or That Activity - Ceci ou Cela French Icebreaker

This French ceci ou cela - this or that activity is perfect for back to school, end of the year, or anytime when everyone wants to have a little fun with French.

Use this "this or that" activity as a French speaking activity for partners or groups, as a whole-class activity you project for the entire class.

Alternatively, you can make this a moving around activity. Students start by standing in a big group. When the choices on the cards are read, they move to the side of the room that is associated with their choice (see the arrows on the cards). Those who can’t make up their mind or don’t have a preference remain in the center. Students will see all of the things that they have in common with their classmates and will likely learn some new vocabulary while they’re at it. This is a great back to school ice-breaker!

This activity requires no teacher prep once the set of cards is printed and cut out. If you don’t want to print, there’s a PDF with only one card per page that you can project and play as a whole class activity.

Included:

• PDF of cards to project when you don’t want to print - One card per page
• PDF of 50 cards to print and cut out - Four cards per page
• Instructions on how to use this activity

More French ice-breaker activities

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Want to have all of your secondary French resource needs covered? Check out the following curriculum supplement bundles:

➯ Ça y est, Je parle français! French 1 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! French 2 curriculum

➯ Ça y est, je parle français! French 3 and 4 curriculum

LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

Are you looking for fun back to school ELA and writing activities to make the first days of school seamless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know you as well as their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. This bundle includes 3 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school.

This ELA Back to School Activity Bundle keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task while they get accustomed to being back in school.

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Included in This Resource:

• ELA Hexagonal Thinking Get to Know You Activity - great for bulletin boards!
• Back To School Goal Setting Flipbook - prints on only 1 page!
• "Find Someone Who..." ELA Icebreaker

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This resource requires NO PREP - it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. So fun!

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Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

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⭐️ Air Jordans

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⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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CATCH and STACK Classroom Brain Break PE Gym Game Team Activity - Catching, Teamwork

Get your students, young and old, excited about physical activity, teamwork and making classroom connections with this super fun CATCH and STACK Whole Group PE Gym or Classroom Game!

**WHO and WHAT? **This is a game that is ideal for both PE teachers and classroom teachers of all grades - It can be played as a warm-up or ongoing competition team game in the gym and can be easily adapted to use with K-12 PE students. It's also a great activity to play at the end of a unit when assessing your students' catching skills.

This is also an awesome BRAIN BREAK for the classroom -This movement activity can also be used in any classroom to build teamwork and classroom community. It's an awesome game to play when you need a quick 5-10 minute brain break from reading, writing, math or rigorous test-taking.

Students will love playing catch with their classmates, building a giant tower of cups and cheering each other on.

This awesome resource Includes:

-Eye Catching One Page Easy-to-Follow CATCH & STACK Lesson Plan (Perfect for giving to a substitute teacher)

-Diagram of Game Set-Up and Play

-Extra Game Tips to make this game even more fun to play with your students

This game is highly adaptable and is perfect for PE class, homeschool settings, classroom and so much more!

Be sure to check out my other fun and unique Elementary PE Resources. You can also find me at: love2teachandlearn.com

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Bottle Flip is a partner team-building card game and it's the perfect icebreaker for your AVID students (or for students in any content area) who are returning to school after winter break! This activity allows students to talk and share their experiences in a fun and interactive way. Students will take turns trying to gain points by flipping a bottle upright! When they miss, they have to answer a question and lose a chance at points.

Whether you're a teacher looking to add a fun and interactive activity to your classroom curriculum, or a team leader looking to build team dynamics and improve communication skills, the AVID team-building card game is the perfect choice!

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Team Building Bundle

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Bottle Flip Bundle

How to Play Bottle Flip

• Place students into random partners and give each set of partners a water bottle to flip
• Print discussion cards for each group
• Have students get out paper for scoring
• The oldest student flips first
• If they flip the bottle and it lands upright, the flipper gets 2 points, and then its their partners turn to flip
• If they flip the bottle and it does not land upright, they have to draw and answer a random question
• If the flipper answers the question, they get one point. If the student does not answer or says “I don’t know,” the OTHER student gets the point and they get to take their turn
• play for 10 minutes and switch partners!

What's Included

• Directions page
• 50 "after winter break" question cards
• blank cards to write your own words

*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

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Looking for fun Christmas Bingo Cards you can use to play Christmas Bingo with your whole class?

This English, Spanish, or French Christmas Bingo Card product provides 200 unique Christmas bingo cards to use with your class this Christmas! Christmas bingo is a fantastic game to play whenever you have a few extra minutes in class.

WHAT'S INCLUDED :

• 100 Color Bingo Cards
• 100 Black & White Bingo Cards
• Color & B/W Bingo Call Cards: 37 Unique Images
• Printable Bingo Chips
• Spanish & French Call Card Options: Note - I do not teach either of these languages, so please see the preview to see if these cards fit the needs of your class!
• Teacher Instructions
• View Preview to See Examples of the Cards

BEST USED FOR:

• No Prep Sub Plans
• Christmas Party
• End of Day Activity
• Fast Finishers
• Group Activity
• Fun Friday
• And so much more!

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• Winter Train Escape Room - Pair with "The Polar Express"
• Long Division Snow Globe Craft
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Are you looking for a fun reflection activity to wrap up the school year? Are you struggling to get all students to participate? Do you need a no prep game? Then download this End of Year Activity!

Played as a whole group, it can be played for 15 minutes or the entire class time. Students make a line in order of their answers to fun prompts about their activities, thoughts, and feelings from the past semester or school year. This is an engaging and team-bonding activity that will have everyone participating.

➟ Examples of Questions

Students line up by...

• How many minutes you studied on average every evening
• How much you like English class
• How many times you ate school lunch
• How many languages in which you can say "Hello"

➟ Why this resource?

• No prep
• Fun and engaging for the whole class
• Can be played as a warm-up, for the last few minutes of class, or for the full class period.
• Flexible, easy for all to participate, and FUN!

➟ This resource contains:

• Gameplay instructions
• 45+ questions
• Comes in 2 versions: PowerPoint and Google Docs (there is a link in the PPT to make your own copy of the Google Doc version of this resource)
• Terms of Use

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Happiness Quiz & Reflection Questions (Great for SEL, Self-Esteem, Well-Being!)

This interactive SEL Community Building + Cooperation activity is based on the famous question, "If you were stranded on a desert island..." however, it comes with a small twist! Students will answer get to know you questions that will then turn into their list of items that they can potentially bring on board on their island adventure. The fun part is that they do not know that their answers to the questions are building their lists for the island. Once questions are answered and lists are created, they are put into teams to decide which items must come and which will stay behind! If time allows, the activity also comes with plot twist scenarios that add a little more fun to the mix! This digital download includes everything you need and is ready for your next fun lesson. Bring some paper along for students to utilize and you're all set.

Foster meaningful connections and active listening in your classroom with this "Connection Circle" activity. Perfect for high school and middle school students, especially meant for close knit groups (band, choir, orchestra, cheer, pom, athletics, etc.) this resource includes 48 thoughtfully crafted questions designed to help students get to know each other better and practice respectful communication.

Product Includes:

• 48 Diverse Questions: Covering serious, light-hearted, and reflective topics.
• Pre-Activity Discussion Questions: To set the stage for effective communication and understanding.
• Post-Activity Discussion Questions: To reflect on the experience and deepen insights.
• Clear Instructions: For setting up and facilitating the activity, including tips for managing group dynamics. The instructions walk you through every step making your job much easier!

This activity is always a huge hit with groups. Although it sounds simple, it is incredibly effective in fostering a supportive and connected classroom environment. Use it at the beginning of the school year, during retreats, or as a team-building exercise to create a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and heard.

Key Features:

• Engages students in both serious and fun discussions
• Encourages active listening and respectful communication
• Easy to implement with comprehensive instructions

Make every conversation count and create a welcoming classroom environment with this engaging and interactive activity!

Get your students excited and engaged with the Ultimate Classroom Games Bundle! This comprehensive bundle is packed with six interactive and easy-to-use PDF slide presentations with FREE online versions (selected games). Whether you're looking for a classroom activity - to break the ice, spark creative conversations, or simply have some fun, this bundle has everything you need. Suitable for any school day, any school theme holiday/event.

Included in This Bundle:

1. This or That (PDF)

• Engage students with quick and fun choices that get them talking and thinking. Perfect for sparking conversations and learning more about each other.

2. Would You Rather (PDF)

• A classroom favorite! This game presents students with creative and thought-provoking scenarios, encouraging them to share their preferences (and discuss their reasoning).

3. Personality Quiz: Which Character Are You? (PDF)

• Help students discover which popular character they most resemble. This quiz is a hit for getting students to reflect on their personalities in a fun way.

4. The Memory Game (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer)

• Test and improve students' memory skills with three rounds of visual challenges. Includes a link to an online version with a built-in timer for added excitement!

5. OOPS CLASSIC (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

• A classic game of wordplay that challenges students to describe a word without using "taboo" terms. Comes with an online version for digital play and printable cards for an offline experience.

6. OOPS BACK-TO-SCHOOL (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

• A back-to-school themed version of the OOPS game, tailored to get students familiar with each other and the classroom environment. Includes both an online version and printables.

Why You'll Love This Bundle:

• Interactive and Engaging: Each game is designed to foster communication, critical thinking, and fun in the classroom.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for icebreakers, brain breaks, or as part of a fun Friday routine.
• FREEBIES / Bonus Features: Includes online versions with timers for digital play, plus printables for easy use in any classroom setting.
• Ready to Use: Simply open the PDFs, display in full screen mode, and you’re all set! No prep required.

Perfect For:

• Elementary, middle school, high school teachers looking to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Back-to-school activities, student bonding, and interactive learning.

Download today and make your classroom the place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

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Transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful connection with our "Speed Friending" activity - the ultimate icebreaker for middle and high school students. Perfect for New Year, Valentine's Day, the beginning of the year, or any time you want to strengthen the bonds within your class, Speed Friending is a dynamic and engaging way to foster community and enhance behavior management.

What’s Included:

• Comprehensive Teacher Protocol: Detailed instructions, engaging dialogue suggestions, materials list, and tips for successful implementation.
• Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation with clear directions, vibrant visuals, and embedded timers for each round of conversation.
• 35 Engaging Conversation Rounds: Thoughtfully crafted questions that are perfect for pair discussions, ensuring every student is engaged and involved.
• Embedded Timers: Keeps each round on track and maintains a lively pace, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to share and listen.
• Note-Taking Sheet: Allows students to jot down interesting things they learn about their peers, fostering deeper connections beyond the activity.
• Independent Reflection Writing Prompt: Encourages personal reflection post-activity, helping students internalize their experiences and insights.

Ideal For:

• Middle and High School Teachers
• SEL Coordinators
• Beginning of the Year Activities
• New Year and Valentine's Day Icebreakers
• Classroom Community Building
• Behavior Management Strategies

Speed Friending isn't just an activity; it's a powerful tool to break down barriers, build empathy, and create a supportive classroom environment. By encouraging open communication and mutual understanding, it lays the foundation for a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Whether you're looking to reset classroom dynamics or just want to help your students bond, Speed Friending is the perfect solution. Get ready to witness the magic of connections being formed and the classroom community flourishing like never before!

A simple icebreaker to get students moving, engaged, and connected with one another! Number the four corners of your classroom then follow the prompts on the presentation. Exit Ticket/Discussion included!

Save 30% when you purchase the Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle!

Do you teach a college and career course? Are you an AVID teacher or maybe a counselor? Are your students preparing for the ACT? Then this product is for you! Your students will move around the room and form different groups while discussing 10 important questions related to their performance on a practice PreACT. Get your students engaged in reflection as they prepare for the real thing!

Directions:

• Students walk around the room to music.
• When the music stops students get into a group with however many people are listed in the corner of the slide.
• Each member says their name and answers the question shown.
• Each time students must meet with new people until everyone has been met with.

What do you get?

1 directions slide

10 questions related to extracurricular and involvement activities

10 walk/transition slides

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources. We also have several great AVID bundle options available down below!

AVID Mega Growing Bundle

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Looking for fun ideas to get your students speaking French at the end of the year or at la rentrée? These are my favorite ice breakers that I like to use specifically for that reason! Use these speaking activities, games and listening comprehension activities all year long and get your students motivated while having loads of fun. You're going to love hearing your students speaking French together.

Two of the resources included are specific to back to school time while the others can be used year round. You can use them at all levels in the classroom as well as with your school's French club when you're looking for a fun activity to get them speaking French or for long bus rides on school sponsored trips. These are wonderful activities either for French immersion or French as a second language programs.

I recommend printing, laminating, cutting out, punching holes and attaching the cards together with a ring for NO PREP activities for years to come, and for the 100 French speaking activity worksheets I've found that it is best to print them all out and keep them in a binder for easy access when you need to make photocopies.

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Ceci ou Cela - French Game of 2 Extremes Ice-breaker Activity

- Keep your middle school and high school French students active by playing the "Two Extremes" game. The facilitator will use a stack of cards listing things, activities or places that fall at opposite ends of the spectrum, such as: salty or sweet, Paris or New York, Mac or PC. Students will see all of the things that they have in common with their classmates and will likely learn some new vocabulary while they’re at it!

Le Petit Bac - French Scattergories Game

- Players attempt to create answers for each of the four categories on their game. This should be a fast moving game and there are only spaces for six words per category. The MAXIMUM they can write is six words so they have to choose them wisely. Students can be creative and flexible with their answers, but other players can challenge them!

French Speaking Game and Activity: CATCH PHRASE

- Catch Phrase is a fun game to get your students speaking and having fun in French while learning tons of new vocabulary words. This game doesn't follow any particular theme, so the 80 playing cards display 80 unrelated words - a fantastic way to round out your students' speaking skills!

50 vrai ou faux French questions

- Use these cards for partnered speaking practice. Answers are included. If a student believes the statement to be true he says so. If he believes it to be false he has to try and correct it. The statements are mostly based on general knowledge and are a wonderful way to increase vocabulary and fluency.

Qu'est-ce que tu préférerais - "I'd rather" French speaking cards

- This is a set of 75 cards that you can use to practice the French conditional even with students who haven't yet learned it! A fantastic resource for building vocabulary and sparking French conversations.

French trivia game

- Your students will LOVE this trivia game. There is a version only in French and one in both English and French for beginner students. I've included many ways that you can use these cards including a powerpoint version so that you can do a class activity.

Je n'ai jamais - "I've never" French speaking game

- This "I've never" game is a great ice-breaker and students will find out a lot about each other (in French) while playing. There's a French only version as well as a French - English version included.

120 French conversation starter cards

- These cards are perfect for beginner to advanced level French students. Shuffle through the cards to pick out which are right for the level you're teaching. Use them throughout the year(s) as your students learn more.

Classic French taboo speaking game

- My all time favorite game for increasing fluency at ANY level - French Taboo Speaking Game!! All game cards are in French and English so your students will learn tons of new vocabulary. Beginner and advanced playing instructions are included.

Babar - La Rentrée des Classes - Listening comprehension

- This listening comprehension activity will work at any level, but especially from year 2 and up. All 45 questions have multiple choice answers and are in chronological order. The video link included is on YouTube.

25 questions pour faire parler à la rentrée

- Just perfect for back to school, these 25 questions will have your students talking to each other in French about summer break and expectations for the new school year.

100 French worksheets for group speaking activities - 100 vocabulary themes

Fantastic for any time of the year, these 100 one page worksheets will have your students speaking about just anything you can imagine. It's a great way to review and reinforce French vocabulary. Instructions are included which explain my favorite ways to use these worksheets.

Tell me 3 things - Dis-moi trois choses

This is a simple French speaking game that includes 100 cards. This activity can easily be modified according to different levels. Intermediate to advanced level students work in pairs or small groups and take turns choosing a card and saying three things about what is written on it. Other students listen closely and can react and / or ask questions. The vocabulary is completely random and varied. All of the cards are written in French only, so it may be helpful to have a dictionary on hand if some of the words / expressions are new.

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