Lesson Plan
Mix & Mingle Mania Lesson Plan
Engage 6th graders in five interactive, team-based icebreakers to build trust, communication, and a positive classroom community.
Fostering connections early boosts student engagement, reduces anxiety, and lays the foundation for collaboration and a supportive learning environment.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Two Truths and a Lie
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Beach Ball Question Toss
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Human Bingo
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Team Poster Challenge
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Classroom Quest Scavenger Hunt
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Mix & Mingle Mania
Session 1: Two Truths and a Lie
Session 2: Beach Ball Question Toss
Session 3: Human Bingo
Session 4: Team Poster Challenge
Session 5: Classroom Quest Scavenger Hunt
Worksheet
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