Energizing Icebreaker for Classrooms that gets Students Moving and Talking

 Here’s a good, energizing icebreaker for classrooms that gets students moving and talking:

"This or That?" (Move to a Side)

Objective: Warm up the class and get students moving while learning about each other.

Instructions:

Label two opposite sides of the classroom as "This" and "That".

Call out pairs of contrasting choices like:

Cats or Dogs?

Beach or Mountains?

Sweet or Salty?

Books or Movies?

Early Bird or Night Owl?

Students move to the side that represents their choice.

After each round, pick a few students to quickly share why they chose that side (optional).

Why it works:

It gets students physically moving, which boosts energy.

It’s inclusive and low-pressure—no right or wrong answers.

Great for sparking conversation and laughter.