Lesson Plan
Quiz & Chill
Engage 9th graders in a fast-paced icebreaker to learn fun facts about classmates through a quick quiz, fostering rapport and easing first-day nerves.
This activity builds community, boosts student comfort and communication skills, and sets a positive classroom tone by encouraging students to interact and discover common interests.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
1 minute
Step 2
Distribute Materials
1 minute
Step 3
Mingle and Quiz
6 minutes
Step 4
Debrief
2 minutes
Activity
Lesson Plan
Emoji Story Swap
Students will use fun emoji prompts to craft and share short stories, fostering creativity, collaboration, and rapport in a quick 10-minute icebreaker.
This activity breaks the ice by tapping into students’ love of emojis, encouraging inventive storytelling, building confidence in sharing, and helping classmates learn about each other in a playful way.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
1 minute
Step 2
Distribute Materials
1 minute
Step 3
Story Building
3 minutes
Step 4
Story Swap
4 minutes
Step 5
Debrief
1 minute
Activity
Lesson Plan
Memory Web Connect
Students will share personal memories and visually connect with classmates by creating a collaborative web, fostering empathy and discovering shared experiences.
This icebreaker builds rapport by inviting students to listen and reflect on each other’s stories, highlighting commonalities and celebrating individual experiences to strengthen classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Memory Brainstorm
3 minutes
Step 3
Building the Web
7 minutes
Step 4
Debrief and Reflection
3 minutes
