Back to School Ice Breaker Chef’s Hat All About Me | FCS | Food and Cooking

Kick off your culinary or Family and Consumer Science class with a creative and engaging icebreaker your students will enjoy! This Chef’s Hat icebreaker activity is a perfect, hands-on way for students to introduce themselves while tapping into their creativity—and it doubles as fun classroom décor! Display the chef’s hats on a bulletin board using the included “Let’s Get Cooking” bulletin board words.

Students will color, personalize, and fill out their own paper chef’s hat with prompts about their favorite foods, hobbies, interests, and future goals. It’s a simple yet meaningful activity that helps students express themselves and build classroom community right from the start.

Grab this easy, fun icebreaker and start building classroom community from Day One!

What’s Included:

-Printable Chef’s Hat Template (black-and-white, ready for students to color)

-Sample completed hats for inspiration

-Clear, student-friendly directions (printable)

-“Let’s Get Cooking” Bulletin Board Words

-Sample Chef Hats

How to Use It:

- Perfect for the first day or week of school

-Great as a bulletin board display

-Suitable for middle and high school students

Why You’ll Love It:

-Time saving-–just print and go

-Fun, low-pressure way to learn about your students

-Adds a personal, visual element to your classroom

-Easy to adapt for different age levels

Whether you’re teaching culinary arts, FCS, or just want a unique icebreaker with a food twist, this activity is a great way to spark connection and creativity right away.