Don’t Say It! Spring Ice Breaker Game | Spring Vocabulary & Describing Words
Looking for a fun, interactive spring activity that gets students talking, thinking, and working together?
This Spring “Don’t Say It!” Ice Breaker Game helps students build spring vocabulary, describing skills, and expressive language in a way that feels like play not work.
Students describe a spring themed word without saying the actual word, while their peers listen carefully and try to guess what it is. It’s a brilliant way to encourage communication, confidence, and peer interaction.
Why Teachers Love This Spring Ice Breaker Game
- Builds expressive language and describing skills
- Encourages listening, turn taking, and social interaction
- Supports vocabulary development in a low pressure way
- Perfect for Special Education, Speech Therapy, and ESL
- Works with a wide range of ages and abilities
This game is ideal for:
- Spring units
- Morning meetings
- Small groups
- Speech and language sessions
- Social skills groups
- Ice breakers and team building
How the Game Works
Each student is given a card with a spring themed word and image.
The student must:
• Describe the item
• Use clues and describing words
• Not say the word shown on the card
Other students listen and try to guess the word being described.
The game can be played in pairs, small groups, or whole class, making it easy to adapt to your setting.
What’s Included
- 22 spring themed vocabulary cards
- 2 differentiated levels (44 cards total)
- Cards with example describing words for support
- Cards without prompts for more confident or older students
- Instruction cards
- Cover card for easy storage
Skills Addressed
- Spring vocabulary
- Describing words
- Expressive language
- Listening skills
- Social communication
- Confidence when speaking
Teacher Tip
Laminating the cards will make them durable and perfect for reuse year after year. Store them together with the included cover and instruction cards for an easy grab and go activity.
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