Find one thing you have in common

Student page

“I don’t know everyone yet. We might like some of the same things.”

Choose what fits you

Draw or build

I like making things.

Read or listen

I like stories.

Move or play

I like games or movement.

A quick partner round

Point to one box or name another interest. Give your partner a turn. You can pass.

If you match

“I like that too. What’s your favorite?”

If you differ

“What do you like about it?”

Try one more round

Pick one school activity you’d try together. A drawing, a story, or a game all count.

One thing we could try together

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Teacher guide

6 minutes • Show the student page. Pair students.

When to use it

When a class or group is new and students need an easy way to start talking.

Why this activity

A low-pressure choice gives partners something to talk about even when their interests differ.

What to say and do

1. Say “Pick something you like. You can name another interest or pass.”

2. Give each partner a turn to answer. Model one follow-up from the page.

3. Have each pair pick one activity they could try together, or name an idea they heard.

What to listen or look for

“We both like stories, so we could read a comic” is one answer. If partners pick different things, “We could each show the other one activity” also works.

Background and activity inspiration

https://cfccdn.blob.core.windows.net/static/pdf/free-sel-resources/second-step-free-resources-cross-the-room-activity.pdf