Re: First Day Activities Hey people - some great ideas. I would like to add my own which has been super successful with 12 year olds and up.
Truth or Lies (I found this on the internet and used it as an introduction game).
Split the class into 3 teams.
You start by giving the class a personal example:
Say your name.
2 statements that are true, 1 that is a lie.
The children have to figure out which statement is a lie.
Which ever team guesses correctly gets 1 point and starts the game.
Each team takes a turn with one person giving 2 true statements and 1 false. The team next to them has the first chance of guessing the lie.
If they guess correctly they get 1 point.
If they are wrong the next team gets to guess. If they are wrong the team that made up the statements gets 2 points.
Keep going round to ensure everyone gets a chance to make up 2 true and 1 untrue statement.
The kids really enjoy it and you will find that the statements get more complex as the game progresses. |