Here’s a fun Back to School Skittles Game for Children’s Ministry or Children’s Church that’s low-prep, high-fun, and helps kids open up as they head into a new school year!

A SKITTLES ICEBREAKER GAME FOR KIDS (1ST–5TH GRADE)

Supplies:

• A big bowl of Skittles
• Small cups or baggies for each child (5–10 Skittles per kid, mixed colors)
• Optional: A whiteboard to write the color prompts

How to Play:

1. Give each child a small handful of Skittles.
2. Tell them not to eat them yet! (This will be the hardest part.)
3. Explain that each color of Skittle matches a back to school question.
4. One by one, kids pick a Skittle and answer the question that matches the color. Then they eat it!
5. Keep going until everyone’s Skittles are gone (or time is up).

Color Prompts:

• Red: What’s something you’re excited about this school year?
• Orange: What’s something that makes you nervous about school?
• Yellow: Share your favorite subject or class.
• Green: Name a friend you want to see or make this year.
• Purple: If you could take anything to school (real or silly), what would it be?

Optional Twist: Pair kids up and have them play in partners. Or let them trade Skittles if they don’t want to answer a certain color prompt.

(End Game.)

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