Have you considered giving your students a back to school quiz? It may seem like a strange thing to do at first glance, especially with young students. But it can be a fun way for kids to break the ice with each other and learn something about you as well! And when you combine that with QR codes (which kids tend to love) you’ve got a fun first or second day activity! And check out my other “back to school” post.
Why use a back to school quiz?
Most students get nervous as the first day of school approaches. They wonder what their teacher will be like, will they know anyone in their class, and how will they make friends. That’s where this free fun back to school quiz comes in!
It’s crucial for students to feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment. That doesn’t happen right away, but using some activities that allow them to start to get to know you and the other students will certainly help, especially on the first day.
For The Whole Class …
One way to do this is with a fun whole-class activity called “How Many?”. This is an active way for students to respond to ice-breaker questions. You can have them answer in several different ways other than raising their hands.
You could have them stand up by their seat if their answer is yes. Or you could give them white boards or some other object to hold up for a yes answer. With a white board, they could also give a bit more information than just a “yes”. For example, ask “How many like pizza?” and then follow up with “What’s your favorite kind?”. Students can write their answers on the white boards and show you and each other their answers.
Many students are shy, especially when they don’t know the teacher or many other students. They most likely won’t want to say their answers in front of the class, but they will answer on paper. You’d be surprised how detailed students will be when writing down their information. So having an answer sheet for students to write their answers on will help them to open up a bit more.
Get A Free Back To School Quiz!
This free Back To School Quiz With A QR Code Twist! is perfect for that exciting first day back! It will help your students break the ice with fellow students, get to know their teacher and find their way around the classroom. So much fun using mobile devices too! Includes both color and ink-saving copies!
The following is the content of the introduction image:
Welcome back to school! Let’s have some fun with this ‘back to school’ quiz. There are 10 questions to answer – they will help you find out some things about your teacher, your friends and your classroom. Scan the image on the page with your mobile device to find the question. Write your answers on the sheet. Take your time, try your best and most of all – have fun! Welcome back to school!
Included is a list of 10 fun questions/tasks for students to complete, along with a recording sheet. Students find each question by using a QR code, so it becomes more of a fun activity than a quiz!!
Just head on over to my free resource library and download your copy – just print and go!
Have you tried any back to school quizzes? We’d love to hear about them!
