About This Lesson
Get your classroom community off to a strong start with this August Back-to-School Icebreakers Calendar! Designed for grades K–5, this daily resource encourages student connection, classroom conversation, and positive social-emotional development throughout the month.
🗓️ What’s Inside?
Every school day in August features a simple, fun, and meaningful question to get students thinking, talking, and connecting. These prompts are perfect for:
✅ Morning meetings
✅ Daily warm-ups
✅ Bell ringers
✅ Circle time
✅ Partner or group discussions
Examples include:
- "What’s your dream breakfast?" 🍳
- "Would you rather fly or be invisible?" 🦸♂️🕵️♀️
- "What’s something you’re proud of?" 🌟
🤝 Why Use This Icebreaker Calendar?
🎉 Builds classroom community from day one
🗣️ Encourages speaking, listening, and sharing
❤️ Supports social-emotional learning and self-expression
🔁 Easy to use daily—no prep required
📚 Adaptable for a range of grade levels and classroom formats
Whether you're teaching in person or online, this calendar helps create a welcoming, inclusive space where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
🧑🏫 Use It With:
- Your daily meeting routine
- Team-building activities
- SEL mini-lessons
- Back-to-school bulletin boards
Let your students know their voices matter—and have fun doing it!
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