

Sixth graders often struggle to understand and deal with other kids’ behaviors. You’d be surprised at the depth and complexity of your students’ answers to silly questions, like “Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?” Their responses will tell you so much about their personalities in the best ways. Check out our favorite introduction questions for middle schoolers. Come prepared with questions that are easy for kids to answer. Sixth graders (and most middle schoolers, for that matter) aren’t known for offering up their opinions or thoughts as readily as younger students. Check out our icebreakers for middle school students.


Get to know your students right away-they’re likely new to the school as well as your class. We love these creative ways to introduce yourself. Then you have your chance to introduce yourself to your students, to let them know who you are and what they can expect over the year to come. You stand at the front of the classroom looking at all those expectant faces for the very first time. There’s nothing quite like the very first moment of the first day of school.
