Disco Detective: 'Getting to Know You' Icebreaker Game

Disco Detective All About Me Getting to Know You Game by Exciting Teacher

Disco Detectives help children to find out more information about their peers, friends and teaching staff in their classroom. Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to get to know your new class? Look no further than the Disco Detective’s ‘Getting to Know You’ Icebreaker Game! Our game is designed to break the ice and help you learn more about one another while also having a great time.

This worksheet would also work well for any ELSAs or Therapists during group sessions.

How could this resource be used?

  • To support with moving year groups.
  • To support children to build a relationship and positive bond with their new class teacher and each other.
  • To encourage children to feel part of a new classroom climate and community.
  • To form a whole-class display for the new school year.

Relevant Curriculum Links:

England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.

KS1:

  • R22. about how to treat themselves and others with respect; how to be polite and courteous.
  • R23. to recognise the ways in which they are the same and different to others.
  • L6. to recognise the ways they are the same as, and different to, other people.
  • H27. about preparing to move to a new class/year group.

KS2:

  • R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common.
  • L6. about the different groups that make up their community; what living in a community means.
  • L7. to value the different contributions that people and groups make to the community.
  • H36. strategies to manage transitions between classes and key stages.

 

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

  • Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
    • I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
    • I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
    • I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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