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What Others Say
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“I LOVE YOUR RESOURCES! This one did not disappoint even when I used it in the middle of the school year for when 2 new students joined my social skills group. I had the groups pair off so that this way there was more collaboration and communication skills involved which made it even better. The kids are now requesting it because they love the creative prompts!”
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“I love all the cards games made by you and this is no exception. I enjoy using The Getting To Know You Card game at the beginning of the year or whenever I have a new student on my caseload. I will definitely continue to use these cards when working with my students.”
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“This is a great game for the early stages of groups for members to get to know each other while playing a fun and interactive game.”
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A Fun Getting to Know You Rapport Building Game
Looking for a great back-to-school activity or ice breaker for kids and teens? The Getting to Know You Card Game is the perfect tool to spark conversation, build rapport, and strengthen connections. With fun prompts and questions, this game helps break the ice and encourages meaningful discussions in a playful way.
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Why Build Rapport Through Play?
Strong relationships are the foundation of learning and growth. This game helps kids and teens:
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Share about themselves comfortably
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Build social confidence
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Improve communication skills
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Strengthen classroom and peer connections
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Ways You Can Use The Getting to Know You Game
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Small groups for social-emotional learning support
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Individual counseling sessions as a rapport-building tool
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Fun conversation starter for family game nights
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Back-to-school classroom ice breakers
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Teletherapy and virtual group activities with the digital version
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Two Formats Available
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Printable Card Game – Quick and easy to use in-person
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Digital Google Slides™ Version – Perfect for distance learning, teletherapy, or online classroom activities
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How to Play the Printable Getting to Know You Card Game
This shedding-style game challenges players to be the first to discard all their cards. Players match the top card in the discard pile by number, color, or symbol. If the card contains a “getting to know you” question or prompt, the player shares their answer before continuing. Players may also use up to two Pass Tickets to skip prompts if needed.
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Action Cards That Add Extra Fun
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Take 3: The next player must draw three cards before their turn.
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Rotate Right / Rotate Left: All players pass their hands in the chosen direction.
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Go Again: The player immediately takes another turn.
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Free!: The player chooses a new color (or shape) and discards an extra card.
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Free + Spy!: The player peeks at another player’s hand, then chooses a new color (or shape) and discards an extra card.
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How to Play the Digital Getting to Know You Connect Game
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Players or teams take turns choosing a number on the board.
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Each number corresponds to a conversation starter prompt.
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After answering, they cover that number with a pawn.
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The first player or team to complete a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line of 4 or 5 wins.
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Why Teachers, Counselors, and Families Love It
The Getting to Know You Card Game is a versatile resource for ice breakers, rapport building, and social-emotional learning. Whether used in classrooms, therapy sessions, or at home, this game encourages conversation, strengthens relationships, and makes connections fun.







