Put a Finger Down If… | Engaging Icebreaker or Brain Break Game for All Grades

Need a quick, zero-prep brain break that gets students moving, laughing and discovering little things they have in common? Put a Finger Down If… is a super simple classroom game you can pull out whenever you need to reset the energy in the room, fill a spare five minutes or get students interacting without the awkwardness of a traditional icebreaker. Students start with five fingers up. Read through the prompts one at a time and, if the statement applies to them, they put a finger down. That’s it! You can play until someone has all five fingers down, use it for a few quick prompts between activities, or simply play for fun and connection. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 71 ready-to-use Put a Finger Down prompts Google Slides link along with the PowerPoint download! Simple student-friendly instructions Fully editable slides Easy-to-duplicate slides so you can change prompts or add your own Enough prompts for multiple rounds and repeated use throughout the year PERFECT FOR: Brain breaks Morning meetings Tutor / homeroom time Lesson starters Classroom community building Icebreakers and getting-to-know-you activities Transition time Unexpected spare minutes The first week of school Returning after a break Any time the room needs a quick reset! It gives students a chance to move, laugh, notice commonalities and learn little things about one another without putting anyone on the spot or heaps of social risk! A tiny activity with approximately one million opportunities to pull it out when you need something NOW. 🙌