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Printable group activity worksheet for Grades 6–8 asking students to find and list things they have in common.
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Common Ground Challenge

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This printable group activity for Grades 6–8 asks students to work together and list as many things as possible that all group members have in common. Supports social awareness, relationship building, and peer connection in the classroom. Use during the first week of school, as an icebreaker, or as part of a social-emotional learning unit.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Social Awareness
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated May 2026

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