Starting a new school year is always a challenge for both students and teachers. For English as a Second Language (ESL) students, the challenge can be even greater. To help classes establish a sense of community and to break the ice, often students and teachers alike turn to icebreaker games. In fact, research has shown that starting each lesson with an icebreaker game can increase student engagement by up to 25%, according to a study done by the University of Minnesota. In this article, we get