70 Fun and Engaging This or That Ideas for Students to Spark Classroom Conversations

Looking for an easy, fun way to get students talking, thinking, and laughing together? “This or That” questions are the perfect classroom icebreaker. They’re simple, quick, and work for students of all ages—whether you’re starting the school day, wrapping up a lesson, or looking to liven up a rainy-day activity. Plus, they give students a chance to share opinions, spark light debates, and discover common interests—all while practicing communication skills in a low-pressure way.

Why This or That Questions Work So Well in the Classroom

This or That questions encourage participation from everyone, even quieter students, because they only require choosing between two options. No long explanations needed (unless they want to share!). They can be silly, creative, or even connected to your lesson themes, giving students a chance to bond over everyday choices—or laugh at the truly absurd ones. They can also serve as great icebreakers, energizers, or discussion prompts for writing and speaking exercises.

70 Classroom-Friendly This or That Ideas for Students

1. Would you rather have pizza or burgers for lunch?
2. Would you rather read a book or watch a movie?
3. Would you rather be the fastest kid in school or the smartest?
4. Would you rather have summer vacation or winter break all year?
5. Would you rather do math homework or science homework?
6. Would you rather play soccer or basketball during recess?
7. Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly?
8. Would you rather have no homework or no tests forever?
9. Would you rather sit at the front of the classroom or the back?
10. Would you rather be in a school play or on a sports team?
11. Would you rather only write with pencils or only with markers?
12. Would you rather eat only sweet snacks or only salty snacks?
13. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon?
14. Would you rather listen to music while studying or study in silence?
15. Would you rather always have to write with your non-dominant hand or always write backwards?
16. Would you rather learn by watching videos or reading books?
17. Would you rather be a famous YouTuber or a famous athlete?
18. Would you rather have PE class every day or art class every day?
19. Would you rather always wear mismatched socks or wear your backpack backward?
20. Would you rather be the class clown or the class president?
21. Would you rather visit the moon or the bottom of the ocean?
22. Would you rather have no internet or no TV?
23. Would you rather ride the bus to school or walk?
24. Would you rather always have to do group projects or always do solo projects?
25. Would you rather eat lunch outside or inside?
26. Would you rather do a school talent show or a spelling bee?
27. Would you rather never have recess or never have field trips?
28. Would you rather be the teacher for a day or have the teacher be a student for a day?
29. Would you rather have your own locker or your own desk fort?
30. Would you rather have snow days or extra summer days?
31. Would you rather play video games or board games with friends?
32. Would you rather draw or write stories for class?
33. Would you rather bring your pet to school or your favorite celebrity?
34. Would you rather get extra recess or extra snacks at school?
35. Would you rather always be 5 minutes early to class or 5 minutes late?
36. Would you rather be the tallest or the shortest in your class?
37. Would you rather always use a pen that leaks or a pencil that breaks?
38. Would you rather eat only sandwiches or only pizza for lunch forever?
39. Would you rather have class outside on the playground or in the school library?
40. Would you rather have to wear your backpack all day or carry your books in a shopping cart?
41. Would you rather be able to snap your fingers and finish your homework or snap your fingers and get an A?
42. Would you rather have school start later or end earlier?
43. Would you rather have a classroom pet hamster or a classroom pet fish?
44. Would you rather always eat cold pizza or always eat warm ice cream?
45. Would you rather have school uniforms or choose your own clothes every day?
46. Would you rather be able to teleport to school or ride a hoverboard?
47. Would you rather have lunch with your favorite teacher or with your best friend?
48. Would you rather do your homework in a treehouse or in a cozy blanket fort?
49. Would you rather be in charge of the music or the snacks at a class party?
50. Would you rather always get to pick the class field trip or always get to choose the classroom reward?
51. Would you rather learn by doing experiments or by playing games?
52. Would you rather swap places with your principal for a day or the school mascot?
53. Would you rather only write with glitter pens or only with invisible ink?
54. Would you rather take all your tests on paper or online?
55. Would you rather always have to write with a giant pencil or a teeny-tiny one?
56. Would you rather have an extra-long lunch break or an extra-long art class?
57. Would you rather win a spelling bee or a science fair?
58. Would you rather have cupcakes or cookies at every classroom party?
59. Would you rather wear pajamas to school or dress up in a costume?
60. Would you rather never have pop quizzes or never have math homework?
61. Would you rather always have to sing your answers in class or dance them out?
62. Would you rather have an endless supply of stickers or erasers?
63. Would you rather have gym class outside in the snow or inside on a hot day?
64. Would you rather be able to make any snack appear or any answer appear on your homework?
65. Would you rather do show-and-tell every day or never again?
66. Would you rather have to wear a chicken costume to class or carry a rubber duck everywhere?
67. Would you rather always have a noisy desk or a squeaky chair?
68. Would you rather always write in cursive or in bubble letters?
69. Would you rather be the best at math or the best at sports?
70. Would you rather build a robot or a rocket for your science project?

Final Thoughts

This or That questions are the perfect playful break for students of all ages. They give everyone a voice, spark creativity, and make the classroom feel more connected and fun. Whether you use them for morning meetings, rainy days, or just a random smile, these questions bring lightness and laughter to learning.