January Icebreakers No-Prep Activities for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

Are you looking for a fun and engaging icebreaker activity for your students? This January Icebreaker activity is perfect for your K-2nd grade! Students can learn more about their classmates while also celebrating the month of January. 

What is Included (20 pages):

• 12 icebreaker activities
• Blizzard "Find a Friend Who" – Students discover classmates with similar traits, like "Loves sledding" or "Likes hot chocolate."
• Cozy Up to New Friends – A simple survey asking students about their favorite winter treats, animals, and activities.
• Penguin Pals – Answer winter-themed questions and waddle to classmates with the same answer!
• Snowball Name Toss – Write a fun fact about yourself, toss the snowball, and learn about classmates.
• Snowflake Selfies – Design a unique snowflake with personal facts in each section.
• Winter Wishes – Write and draw your biggest wish for the new year.
• Blizzard of Laughter – Share or draw your funniest winter memory.
• Winter "Would You Rather" – Choose between fun winter options like “Build a snowman or Go sledding.”
• Winter Word Scramble – Unscramble winter-themed words like "mittens" and "sled."
• Winter Scavenger Hunt – Search for items like a "picture of a snowflake" or "a friend whose favorite color is blue."
• January Bucket List – Plan 10 exciting things to do in January.
• Winter Walk and Talk – Write three fun questions to ask classmates and get to know them better.
• Answer key for Winter Word Scramble
• Teacher Instructions

Where Can This Resource Be Used: 

• Early Finishers
• Substitute Tubs
• January Centers
• Free Days