Description
Kick off the school year with this fun and interactive Meet the Teacher icebreaker game! Using the classic Two Truths and a Lie game format, your new students will learn about their teacher while practicing critical thinking during this engaging back to school activity.
Included with this Meet the Teacher Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker Game:
- Two Truths and a Lie Slideshow – Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®
-
- 35 ready-to-use question prompts about travel, food, pets, hobbies, and more
- Editable Two Truths and a Lie Slideshow Template – Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®
-
- Personalize this back-to-school ice breaker by creating custom slides
- Adapt the resource for different grade levels, classroom themes, or subject areas
- Student Predictions Sheets – Digital & Ready-to-Print
How to Use This Two Truths and a Lie Back to School Activity:
Start the activity by presenting the Meet the Teacher: Two Truths and a Lie Slideshow. Each slide displays three statements about the teacher – two are true, and one is a lie. Students are challenged to identify the false statement using context clues and their own reasoning.
The ready-to-use slideshow includes prompts about travel, food, pets, hobbies, and more, helping your new students connect with you in a fun and personal way. These prompts are general, but if any of them do not apply to you, feel free to skip them or replace them using the editable template provided.
To personalize this back to school icebreaker, use the Editable Template for creating custom slides. You can add your own “two truths and a lie” questions directly into the template, tailoring the game to reflect your personality and interests. This customization option makes it easy to adapt the resource for different grade levels, classroom themes, subject areas, or virtual introductions.
Before playing, hand out the Prediction Sheets to each student. As the slideshow progresses, students will mark their predictions for each slide, checking A, B, or C to indicate which statement they believe is the lie. This sheet not only adds structure but also encourages careful listening and engagement throughout the game.
After all slides have been shown, reveal the correct answers and share a brief anecdote or explanation for each statement. This final step builds classroom rapport and creates opportunities for laughter and conversation as students react to the surprising truths and clever lies.
The Two Truths and a Lie game is a time-tested favorite for a reason—it’s lighthearted, interactive, and creates an authentic opportunity for connection on the very first day. By inviting students into your personal world through this format, you model vulnerability and openness, which sets the tone for a safe, welcoming classroom community.
The versatility of Two Truths and a Lie also makes it a great tool to revisit throughout the school year. Once students have seen your example, they can create their own versions to present to classmates. Whether used as a writing activity, a speaking prompt, or an icebreaker in small groups, it adapts well to any learning environment. You can even turn it into a digital project or use it as part of student-led morning meetings or advisory periods.
If you’re teaching virtually or in a hybrid setting, the editable slideshow and prediction sheets can easily be shared via Google Slides and Google Forms or any other compatible learning management system. Students can play synchronously in a Zoom or Google Meet session or asynchronously by submitting their answers on the prediction form and watching your pre-recorded slideshow.
For classes focused on communication skills, Two Truths and a Lie can become an engaging lesson in argumentation, persuasion, and critical thinking. Ask students to justify why they chose the lie, encouraging them to support their answers with reasoning. This can spark deeper conversation and help students practice explaining their thought process—an essential skill in academic writing and discourse.
To make the activity even more dynamic, consider turning it into a collaborative game show. Divide the class into small teams, award points for correct guesses, and add sound effects or dramatic reveals to heighten excitement. The simple format of Two Truths and a Lie allows for endless creativity in how you deliver and adapt it for your classroom.
Regardless of how you use it, Two Truths and a Lie is a go-to activity that breaks the ice, builds trust, and invites joyful learning. It’s a perfect low-prep solution for the start of the school year or anytime your classroom needs a burst of energy and connection.
✨ Kindly note that due to copyright restrictions, this resource is not editable. This is a common practice within the online marketplace in order to protect the clipartists and software providers that have authorized their intellectual property for the development of this resource.
⭒ For classrooms utilizing Google Classroom® ⭒
To access the digital version of these worksheets, simply follow the instructions within the resource to copy the files directly to your Google Drive®.
