2. Break the ice and get students participating

This has been an unique summer for all of us, and it is likely that your students have a lot to say about their summer vacation and how they feel about starting school again. By using this icebreaker kahoot template and customizing it to your needs, you are able to provide your students the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a low-pressure way. 

This not only boosts your students’ engagement in class, making it easier for even the shyest students to participate. It also gives you valuable insight into what’s going on in your students’ minds, which can help you tailor your approach to interacting with them both in and outside of the virtual classroom.

3. Let students create their own selfie kahoots

Many students struggle to stay engaged in virtual lessons, and this can make it especially challenging for them to learn effectively. One great way to actively engage your students in class is to give them the chance to be creative.

Turn the spotlight on your students by inviting them to create their very own selfie kahoot, where they can include fun and interesting facts about themselves to help you and their classmates get to know them better. Our student selfie kahoot template makes it simple for students to duplicate and customize with their own answers, or they can easily build a new kahoot from scratch in order to fit their needs.

Many students feel shy talking about themselves unprompted, and with virtual learning, it can be difficult to observe students as you usually would in the classroom in order to get insight into  their personality. By allowing your students to create their own selfie kahoots, you’re providing them with an opportunity to share about themselves in a safe and low-stress way. 

For an added learning bonus, this can be an excellent chance for your students to practice their technology skills, which has become more important than ever this year!

4. Encourage students to share their thoughts with SEL kahoots

While students will likely be coming to your class with some experience in distance learning from last year, they now have a new teacher and classmates to get to know virtually, making this unique back-to-school season feel scarier.

To support teachers in helping students navigate their thoughts and feelings during these challenging times, Kahoot! Academy recently launched a collection of social and emotional learning kahoots, created by Kahoot! Academy and our Premium Partners for learners of all ages. The collection provides teachers with an effective way to start meaningful conversations about students’ thoughts, while giving students an opportunity to strengthen their self awareness and emotional literacy, social and relationship skills, decision-making, self-management, and more.

By playing these kahoots, you can establish your class as a safe space for students to share their thoughts and feelings, which builds trust that’s key to building healthy, positive connections between you and your students.