Back-to-school season is here! What better way to break the ice than with a little game of This or That?
If you’re a teacher looking for a fun first-day activity or a parent planning a back-to-school bash, this list is packed with school-themed fun. Get ready for some giggles, debates, and surprising answers. Who knew choosing between pencils and pens could be this intense?
Let’s play!
Grab the free printable at the bottom of the article to use too!
Back To School Style & Supplies This or That
1. pencils or pens?
2. notebooks or folders?
3. backpack or tote bag?
4. pack a lunch or school lunch?
5. apple or banana?
6. water bottle or juice box?
7. sneakers or dress shoes?
8. tie or bow (for uniforms)?
9. chalkboard or whiteboard?
10. calculators or math manipulatives?
11. glue sticks or glue bottle?
12. crayons or markers?
13. lockers or cubbies?
14. bus ride or walk to school?
15. bicycle or carpool?
16. headphones or no headphones?
17. digital tablet or paper worksheets?
18. uniforms or casual clothes?
19. lunchables or homemade sandwich?
20. peanut butter or turkey sandwich?
21. cafeteria pizza or cafeteria tacos?
22. hot lunch or cold lunch?
23. lined paper or blank paper?
24. highlighter or sticky notes?
25. index cards or notebook paper?
26. pencil case or pencil box?
27. three‑ring binder or notebook?
28. eraser or whiteout?
29. scented markers or glitter glue?
30. computer or iPad?
31. shorts or long pants?
32. school spirit shirt or school hoodie?
Related: Printable Lunch Box Jokes
Class This or That Questions
33. reading or math?
34. science or history?
35. art class or music class?
36. quiet reading or group story time?
37. coloring or painting?
38. spelling tests or math quizzes?
39. gym class or computer lab?
40. early morning class or afternoon class?
41. group project or solo work?
42. show‑and‑tell or class debate?
43. flashcards or learning apps?
44. science experiments or art projects?
45. spelling bee or math competition?
46. individual art or group mural?
47. library day or gym day?
48. storybook or audiobook?
49. take‑home test or pop quiz?
50. research project or in‑class presentation?
51. biology or geography?
52. art club or science club?
53. book report or oral report?
54. Monday test or Friday test?
55. no‑homework weekend or extra credit?
56. morning announcements or video announcements?
57. join band or join choir?
58. reading a poem or writing a poem?
59. word problems or reading comprehension?
60. science videos or documentaries?
61. note‑taking or problem solving?
62. math or history?
63. class blog or class newsletter?
Fun Back To School This or That
64. recess or nap time?
65. field trip or school assembly?
66. free time or structured activity?
67. lunch outdoors or cafeteria?
68. class pet or class plant?
69. field day or talent show?
70. Halloween parade or holiday concert?
71. school gym or playground?
72. pep rally or assembly?
73. sit with friends or sit quietly?
74. museum trip or zoo trip?
75. playground slide or swing?
76. monkey bars or kickball?
77. book club or running club?
78. individual picture day or class photo?
79. buddy system or assigned groups?
80. team fundraiser or individual fundraiser?
81. basketball or volleyball?
82. soccer or dodgeball?
83. track and field or swimming?
84. team sport or individual sport?
85. music recital or talent show?
86. plant watering or pet feeding?
87. school play or school sports?
88. summer reading or summer camp?
89. school dance or movie night?
90. yearbook signing or yearbook creating?
91. high‑five or fist bump?
92. spirit day or pajama day?
93. sibling in class or no sibling in class?
94. do it yourself or ask for help?
95. desk job or floor cushion circle?
96. lunch with friends or quiet lunch break?
97. school library or public library?
98. cafeteria tunes or hallway chatter?
99. flash mob dance or classroom karaoke?
100. first‑day jitters or first‑day excitement?
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Free Printable Back To School This or That
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