Kick Off the School Year With a Fun This or That Icebreaker!

Start building classroom community from day one with a This or That Icebreaker activity that’s interactive, engaging, and made just for students! This simple game encourages learners to share their preferences while discovering what they have in common with classmates. 

Whether your students are brand-new or just getting reacquainted after a break, a This or That Icebreaker is the perfect way to ease into the school year with laughter and connection.

Click, Play, and Connect – This or That Icebreaker Game

This ready-to-use This or That Icebreaker game is packed with fun, student-friendly slides that let kids make quick choices between two options—like “pizza or tacos” or “books or movies.” The interactive format lets the whole class vote by standing, raising hands, or moving to the sides of the room. 

The This or That Icebreaker game format is a great way to get even the shyest students involved without pressure.

Download Your This or That Icebreaker PowerPoint 

No prep? No problem! This ‘This or That’ Icebreaker PowerPoint is designed for easy use in Google Slides or as a downloadable presentation file. Simply project the slides on your board, and walk through the prompts together. 

This resource is available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats. 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.

Add Icebreaker  – This or That? to Your First Week Plans

Build classroom culture and spark conversations with this fun icebreaker, This or That activity. Pair it with your other back-to-school resources or use it daily during the first week to help students get comfortable sharing and participating. Make sure you check out these engaging back-to-school games, icebreakers, and more!

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