The first week of school can feel awkward—students are sizing each other up, and you’re trying to remember 25–30 new names in record time. A lighthearted, get to know you icebreaker game can instantly dissolve that stiffness and help you create the kind of classroom environment where students feel safe, seen and connected.
So, that’s exactly what this Back-to-School “Guess Who?” Icebreaker does. It blends student creativity with AI magic to turn personal clues into fun riddles, all while encouraging interaction, active listening and laughter.
And the best part? It’s no prep for you.
Key Takeaways
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Perfect for grades 6–12 and adaptable for different class sizes and learning styles.
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- Includes Google Slides, PowerPoint, and PDF versions for flexible use.
How the Get to Know You Icebreaker Activity Game Works (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 – Collect the Clues
First of all, students start by filling in a “Clue Collector” worksheet with four fun facts about themselves—these can be hobbies, quirks, favourite snacks, or unusual talents.
This part alone sparks mini-conversations as students think about what makes them unique. It’s also a clever way for you to learn little details that go beyond “name and grade.”
Step 2 – Use AI to Create the Get to Know You Icebreaker Riddles
Once students hand in their clues, you feed them into ChatGPT (or another AI tool) to turn them into short, playful riddles.
The AI-generated riddles add a twist that keeps things light and funny—and students love seeing how their own clues get reimagined.
Step 3 – Play “Guess Who?”
Last but not least, you can project the riddles one by one, post them on a bulletin board, or run them as a slideshow. Students take turns guessing who each riddle is about.
It’s collaborative, competitive in a friendly way and surprisingly personal without crossing any comfort lines.
What’s Included in the Resource
From the preview images, here’s exactly what you get:
- Teacher guide with step-by-step play instructions.
- Student worksheets for both middle and high school levels.
- Editable Google Slides presentation for easy classroom display.
- Printable PDF & PowerPoint versions for flexibility.
Everything is designed for quick setup so you can spend your energy enjoying the activity—you will just need to print the worksheets, create the riddles and copy and paste them into a done-for-you Powerpoint or Google slides presentation.
Get to Know You Icebreaker Activity Preview
Why This Introductions Icebreaker Works So Well
This activity is more than just “fun.” It strengthens the classroom community right from the start. By laughing together over silly or clever riddles, students:
- Learn names faster.
- Discover unexpected things they have in common.
- Build trust and rapport with both you and each other.
When humour is part of your team building strategy, you’re setting the tone for a supportive, positive year ahead.
For more ideas like this, check out my post on Team Building Games for High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers.
Where to Purchase the Get to Know You Icebreaker Activity
You can grab the Back-to-School Guess Who? Icebreaker here on Teachers Pay Teachers and be ready to play tomorrow.
Start your school year with connection, creativity, and a lot of laughter—you might be surprised at how much your students open up when the first thing they learn is that your class is a safe space to be themselves.
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