Lesson Plan
Speed Friending Lesson Plan
Students will engage in rapid pair rotations responding to guided get-to-know-you prompts, aiming to learn about multiple classmates and build classroom rapport in 15 minutes.
This icebreaker lowers first-day anxiety, helps students learn names and interests quickly, fosters a supportive community, and sets a positive tone for future collaboration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Explain Instructions
2 minutes
Step 3
Speed Friending Rounds
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief
1 minute

Slide Deck
Speed Friending Icebreaker
Why Speed Friending?
Objective
Materials Needed
Seating Diagram
Instructions
Speed Friending Rounds
Sample Questions
Debrief (1 min)
All Set!

Worksheet


Cool Down

