Description
Kick off your school year with connection and confidence using this fun and flexible Get to Know You Interview Activity! Designed for PreK through 5th grade, this engaging ice breaker helps students build friendships and classroom community from day one.
Whether you’re teaching in a traditional classroom or a non-traditional learning space like a homeschool group or summer school session, this activity is a low-prep, high-impact way to help students learn about one another. With multiple differentiated versions included, you can easily meet the needs of every learner—from pre-writers to upper elementary writers.
Each student interviews a classmate and records (or draws) what they’ve learned. Use it as a one-day activity or extend it into a weeklong buddy project! Once completed, students can staple the pages together with the included cover to create a “My New Friends” book—an instant keepsake and community builder.
What’s Included:
- 3 Differentiated Student Interview Sheets
- Drawing-Only Page for Pre-Writers
- 2 Book Cover Options (Younger and Older Student Designs)
Perfect For:
- Back to School Ice Breakers
- Summer School Community Building
- Morning Meeting Activities
- Homeschool or Microschool Social Learning
- Social Skills Groups
- Writing and Drawing Centers
Start your year strong by helping your students connect, communicate, and feel seen. This resource is print-and-go, making it the perfect prep-free activity for busy teachers who want meaningful community building from day one!
Amy –
Used this while student teaching. Students loved going around the room and getting to know their classmates better. -Rachael M.
Amy –
We had so much fun using these to interview our new friends when we came back to school. I loved how structured they were and it was easy for my students to fill in about their friend. All my students were engaged and able to do this activity with their partner. Fun beginning of the year activity! -Jodi P.