Back-to-School Icebreaker Bingo
Help pupils get to know one another with back-to-school bingo. Meet classmates who enjoy library time, like puzzles or have a goal for the new term.
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Help pupils get to know one another with back-to-school bingo. Meet classmates who enjoy library time, like puzzles or have a goal for the new term.
How to run this activity
Adult-led, age-appropriate bingo. Let each child opt out, listen or point instead of speaking; never ask for full names, addresses, identity, photographs, contact details or family information. Tick a square after a safe, observable moment; provide accessible seated play.
Facilitator guidance
Give a brief example and encourage introductions, while allowing pupils to pass, listen or point instead of speaking. Check the group size and pupils’ interests, and choose squares that suit their school experience. Consider a 3×3 board for small groups; on a 5×5 board, a line of five is more achievable than a full card. Keep participation voluntary and never require personal disclosures.
Safety and inclusion
Use adult supervision and age-appropriate, inclusive language, and check that play is accessible to every child. Keep responses private by default and do not pressure pupils to share personal or identifying information. Do not require photographs, and offer inclusive alternatives to speaking or moving around.
Full prompt list
- Someone who has a favourite way to get ready for school
- A classmate with a favourite subject
- Someone who enjoys library time
- A person with a new pencil case
- Someone excited about a school club
- A classmate who likes team games
- Someone who brought a reusable bottle
- A person who enjoys drawing
- Someone who prefers quiet reading
- A classmate learning a language
- Someone who likes science experiments
- Someone who enjoys music lessons
- A person excited for a school trip
- Someone who enjoys PE
- A classmate who has a helpful tip
- Someone with a favourite school meal
- A person who likes puzzles
- Someone who enjoys writing stories
- A classmate happy to help others
- Someone who enjoys making things
- A person who knows where the library is
- Someone excited to meet a new teacher
- A classmate who likes nature
- Someone with a goal for this term