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Get to Know Me Games

By discovering what students care about and following up on those details, teachers can better support individual learning styles, enhance group collaboration, and show every student that they matter.

This practical resource provides educators with a suite of quick, low-prep "know me" games designed to build meaningful relationships with students and foster a supportive classroom culture. These activities are rooted in intentional relationship-building: rather than serving as mere entertainment or time-fillers, these games create consistent, low-stakes opportunities for students to share who they are in predictable and engaging ways.

Guide

Get to Know Me Games

Resource Audience

Teachers School / Youth Program Staff School / Youth Organization Leaders District Leaders

Resource Type

Guide

Participants

Teachers Youth School / Youth Program Staff School or Organization Leaders

# of Participants

Any

Task Length

10-15 Minutes

High Impact Connection

This resource features five distinct, low-prep game formats equipped with extensive, topic-based prompt libraries and practical classroom implementation strategies.

  • Versatile Activity Formats: Includes easy-to-use games like This or That, Would You Rather, Four Corners, Emoji Check-Ins, and Classroom Playlist Polls.
  • Extensive Prompt Library: Packed with curated lists of student-centered prompts covering fun general topics, pop culture, school habits, reflective scenarios, and seasonal themes.
  • Implementation & Facilitation Tips: Offers clear guidance on how to integrate activities seamlessly during warm-ups, advisory periods, or classroom transitions, along with strategies to encourage participation and follow up with students.

Explore the Know Me Resources

Help students feel known, valued, and connected.

Strong student-teacher developmental relationships are the foundation for a positive and engaging classroom environment. When students feel seen, known, and valued, they are more likely to participate, take academic risks, and thrive socially and emotionally. The Know Me resources are for all high school educators. These four, easy-to-use, research-informed tools offer practical ways to learn more about students as people and learners, create opportunities for connection, and invite meaningful feedback. While these activities support all students, they're especially helpful in connecting more deeply with students who may not always feel seen in traditional classroom settings, including those with IEP or 504 plans.

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Get to Know Me Guide: Prompts, Planning and Impact

Choose from conversation starters that can be used during class, advisory, check-ins, or other everyday moments.

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Student Inventory

A quick, customizable activity that helps educators gather key background insights on their students—which is essential for building strong relationships, fostering inclusive environments, and tailoring instruction to meet individual learning needs.

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Relationship Feedback Guide

Invite students to reflect on how they experience their relationship with you and identify opportunities to strengthen connection.

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