{"id":56544,"date":"2025-07-25T09:56:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/building-trust-in-secondary-education-middle-school-easing-the-start-with-icebreakers\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T08:14:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T06:14:21","slug":"building-trust-in-secondary-education-middle-school-easing-the-start-with-icebreakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/en\/building-trust-in-secondary-education-middle-school-easing-the-start-with-icebreakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Trust in Secondary Education\/Middle School \u2013 Easing the Start with Icebreakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-eir5bee-f6a443ca123d69dbfb2a029b8e0656d7 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  newdesign_hero-banner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-56544'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-e4mvk9i-5dde06b42d139061d333d345db48c3b0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-dodsw3a-cda541a0ecb986df2b8812bbd03b119f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock newdesign_h1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><b>Building Trust in Secondary Education\/Middle School \u2013 Easing the Start with Games<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-1bojq9i-807599426f9f8231590709e0b9f8cdb5 av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-category\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/en\/category\/teacher-education\/\" >Teacher Education<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/en\/category\/teaching-material\/\" >teaching material<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-c2pdipi-c6c5ceb0d0a557ee5a3f403285b5c098 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s a new 6th-grade class or a newly formed group , the first week of middle school is more than just about settling in\u2014it&#8217;s an opportunity to lay the foundation for a strong sense of community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-bo3wc6u-ca5d6c8c90e7175044f147904fd0abed av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-metadata-container-2'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >25. July 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-aw16vna-0f0aaa74146acd04a29ff8a3309454e7 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a6ahok6-334f5f54bc2437bce44419ebe05b2c72\">\n.avia-image-container.av-a6ahok6-334f5f54bc2437bce44419ebe05b2c72 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-a6ahok6-334f5f54bc2437bce44419ebe05b2c72 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-a6ahok6-334f5f54bc2437bce44419ebe05b2c72 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-56068 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-56068 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kennenlernspiele_Mittelstufe-1030x646.jpg\" alt='KI in Klassenarbeiten' title='Kennenlernspiele_Mittelstufe'  height=\"646\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-lki5bpbh-e1fa8b13f9f91fa663cb352f947527b5 main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-56544'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='hr av-u7y9rq-cfb56aa357fd8d2b7b9e320c7c57a7b7 hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-9rd3txy-ee48d1bd13eb0f10d75e59d5c54ce464 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  newdesign-post-content avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-56544'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9jhahva-f99c4325d9cff142474261deb35a132a av_two_third  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-8s5o9cm-a9c5d03d8f30b5cc3c0b5f422d4a70d5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icebreaker games are more than just a way to &#8220;break the ice&#8221;: they help learn names, discover common interests, and gently develop social roles. Especially in linguistically diverse classes, they offer a low-threshold way to start conversations\u2014provided the rules are clear, visualized, and explained in an understandable way, such as through a Teaching Board in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we present three proven methods to strengthen your group from grade 6 onwards through playful activities while fostering a respectful environment from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2vejtz6-81d37296d7b4da29becc35027d3d6438 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdiipd99-d16f1576466f69160e1f189a63a63ff6\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mdiipd99-d16f1576466f69160e1f189a63a63ff6 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mdiipd99-d16f1576466f69160e1f189a63a63ff6 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mdiipd99-d16f1576466f69160e1f189a63a63ff6 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-56605 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-56605 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Collection_MiddleSchool.jpg\" alt='' title='Collection_MiddleSchool'  height=\"274\" width=\"242\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2m1174y-7f871deae28f022b7495636d425fae92 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  class='hr av-mded5srr-bfedddf5e0d7efa5ee347e6a13cf6b51 hr-default  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1xgb276-f117390008ecec85c9545ab6e22e176f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>1. Finding Common Ground<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>How it works: In small groups (up to 5 students), participants look for five things they have in common\u2014such as hobbies, favorite subjects, or everyday experiences. External similarities (e.g., hair color, clothing) are deliberately excluded to deepen the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Support with ideas: Provide themec-cards (e.g., &#8220;Music,&#8221; &#8220;Sports,&#8221; &#8220;Leisure&#8221;) or project them digitally on the board. This helps quieter students find an entry point into the conversation more easily.<\/p>\n<p>Recording results: Groups can note their commonalities on a poster or digitally in a collaborative Text Editor and then briefly present them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdiisabn-79e79d8dd25d25ac1e6cfb98da84197b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mdiisabn-79e79d8dd25d25ac1e6cfb98da84197b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mdiisabn-79e79d8dd25d25ac1e6cfb98da84197b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mdiisabn-79e79d8dd25d25ac1e6cfb98da84197b av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.fobizz.com\/collections\/d508399b-457c-4abb-a85b-42984be702aa\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='commonground'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-56607 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-56607 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/commonground-1030x523.jpg\" alt='' title='commonground'  height=\"523\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-1qosrs2-560eee69f63c8fb598a1798dcb62c668 hr-default  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-15cl5wh-d245b379c235b1d050c90c1671c76df8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdecsl7t-86b71e2c515dc400cb851ebd87c750dd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><b>2. Who am I &#8211; Mystery Profiles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>How it works: Each student anonymously fills out a profile,without their name. The profiles are then mixed and randomly distributed. The task is to find out whom the profile belongs to by asking targeted questions.<\/p>\n<p>Breaking down language barriers: Use templates with symbols, checkboxes, or icons (e.g., check favorite color, picture for &#8220;likes animals&#8221;) to enable participation for all students, including those still trying to master the language.<\/p>\n<p>Tools: On the Teaching Board, you&#8217;ll find an editable overview of biographical content that you can adapt to your class level. This gives your students an overview of what can be included in each profile.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mded31kb-c0adf8545460187d02fdb0ad78415a1e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mded31kb-c0adf8545460187d02fdb0ad78415a1e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mded31kb-c0adf8545460187d02fdb0ad78415a1e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mded31kb-c0adf8545460187d02fdb0ad78415a1e av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.fobizz.com\/collections\/d508399b-457c-4abb-a85b-42984be702aa\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='MysteryProfile'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-56610 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-56610 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MysteryProfile-1030x529.jpg\" alt='' title='MysteryProfile'  height=\"529\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-llalhd-f7c041ffe834d9607e0741f083d788ba hr-default  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-q6idup-29216d0ddb34cb0a27662859c581748a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdecwcjs-43576944b04f73e1fc622048d891c29f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><b>3. Two Truths and a Lie<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>How it works: Each student thinks of three statements about themselves\u2014two are true, and one is made up. The class must guess which statement is the lie.<\/p>\n<p>Tip for the process: Give students some preparation time. Then, each presents the three statements. The group then votes on which statement they believe is not true. Laughter and surprises are guaranteed, creating a relaxed, open atmosphere!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mded3j4f-85e5608c088a8899d1ab424f199ecf32\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mded3j4f-85e5608c088a8899d1ab424f199ecf32 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mded3j4f-85e5608c088a8899d1ab424f199ecf32 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mded3j4f-85e5608c088a8899d1ab424f199ecf32 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.fobizz.com\/collections\/d508399b-457c-4abb-a85b-42984be702aa\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='Truthandlie'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-56612 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-56612 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/fobizz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Truthandlie-1030x570.jpg\" alt='' title='Truthandlie'  height=\"570\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-2grxwsg-f738c6ddc2817d0ca57564f61ce2f865 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  newdesign-post-content avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-56544'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-20sow3k-72ce06d98ea20139b68f5c00107889e0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1fs13ds-2715b1e2623f0bce3eb3f62576ffd626 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially in secondary\/middle school education, simple, participatory games are a powerful gateway to successful social learning. They build trust, encourage exchange, and quickly create connections in new groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-17vdroi-884e0cfff8250e28ec1faef4810fb720 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdiixplc-50675e9eea2bb9855568b93ff21d9973 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Teaching Boards or presentations, you can make instructions visible and language-sensitive\u2014particularly important in classes with diverse linguistic backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use our digital templates for these games right in the first week of school to create a lively, inclusive start to the new school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div 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