🍬 M&M Icebreaker Game for Back to School Fun

Start the school year on a sweet note with this printable M&M icebreaker game! Designed to help students learn more about one another in a fun and colorful way, this activity turns a bag of M&Ms into a meaningful conversation starter. It’s the perfect low-prep, high-engagement activity to ease those first-day jitters and build classroom community.

Each color of M&M corresponds to a unique “get to know you” question—students answer the question that matches the color they pull! This M&M icebreaker game is definitely a ‘sweet’ addition to your first day of school.

🎲 Playing Your M and M Icebreaker Game 

This M and M icebreaker game includes multiple game board versions to suit different grade levels and group sizes. To play this icebreaker game, follow the instructions below:

Teacher Instructions:

• Print the game boards on cardboard for durability. 
• Provide students with small packs of M&M’s and a set of manipulatives to cover the questions.

Student Instructions:

• Pull out an M&M and choose a question from that colour column to answer.  
• Read the question and share your answer with the group.
• The game ends when all questions have been answered and covered, or when everyone has run out of candies. 

📄 Download Your Printable M and M Icebreaker Game Board

This printable M and M icebreaker game board pack includes ready-to-use game boards that are both fun and meaningful. It’s a great way to encourage speaking, listening, and classroom connection from day one. No prep required—just print and play!

What’s Included:

• 2 different M&M Icebreaker game board layouts (color and black and white)
• Quick-Print PDF format and editable Google Slides format

To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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