Looking for a high school getting to know you project bundle that goes beyond traditional relationship building activities and experiences?

Bundle Description:

This bundle includes a collection of student-led projects and experiences designed to help students get to know their classmates, their teacher, and themselves through meaningful collaboration, reflection, storytelling, and creative expression.

Instead of relying on teacher-directed icebreakers and introductory activities, students build connections through authentic experiences that encourage student voice, ownership, and self-discovery.

How This Bundle Can Be Used:

• First week of school
• Back-to-school activities
• Advisory and homeroom
• Freshman transition programs
• Leadership classes
• Project-based learning courses
• Community-building units
• Student success or seminar courses

Projects can be completed individually, spread throughout the first quarter, or used as community-building experiences throughout the school year.

What Students Gain From These Experiences:

Each project was designed with a different purpose in mind, allowing teachers to choose the experiences that best fit their classroom goals.

• Icebreaker Challenge - Build classroom connections through student-created icebreakers and collaborative challenges.
• Meet the Teacher (Bonus) - Get to know their teacher while learning about classroom expectations, experiences, and teaching style.
• This is Me Art Gallery Design Thinking Challenge - Express individuality and personal strengths through creative self-expression.
• Storytelling PBL - Share personal stories and discover common ground with classmates.
• Real Life Heroes PBL - Explore role models and influences that have shaped their values and perspectives.
• Heritage and Cultural Identity PBL - Reflect on heritage, culture, and background to better understand identity.
• Goal Setting Through Artistic Expression PBL - Set meaningful goals and aspirations for the year ahead.

Each Project Includes:

• Teacher guide
• Student-facing materials
• Planning and reflection activities
• Rubrics
• Printable PDF version
• Digital Google Slides version

Students Will:

• Build meaningful connections with classmates
• Learn about their teacher and classroom community
• Share personal stories and experiences
• Explore identity, heritage, values, and influences
• Reflect on strengths, interests, and aspirations
• Set meaningful goals for the year ahead
• Develop communication and collaboration skills

Why Teachers Choose This Bundle:

• Student-led rather than teacher-directed
• Encourages authentic relationship-building
• Builds classroom community through meaningful experiences
• Flexible implementation options
• Designed specifically for high school students
• Promotes student voice, ownership, and reflection
• Low-prep and easy to facilitate

Rather than relying on traditional "getting to know you" activities, this bundle provides students with opportunities to learn about one another through real experiences, meaningful conversations, creative expression, and collaborative projects.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to build classroom community while helping students better understand themselves and one another, this bundle was designed for you.

Be sure to take a look at the preview for project examples, implementation details, and a closer look at what's included!

Other Community-Building Resources:

• Group Work Challenges Bundle

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