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All About Me Adventure

Lesson Plan

All About Me Adventure

Students will create personalized name tags, draw self-portraits, and share fun facts to introduce themselves and build a welcoming classroom community.

This lesson helps children feel seen and connected on day one, boosts confidence, and fosters friendships through creative expression and peer interaction.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Hands-on crafting, partner sharing, and group discussion.

Materials

Prep

Materials Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

5 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle on the carpet
  • Teacher greets each child by name as they sit down
  • Explain today’s adventure: learning all about each other with fun activities

Step 2

Name Tag Decorating

7 minutes

  • Distribute the Name Tag Templates and crayons/markers
  • Prompt students to write or trace their name and decorate with drawings or stickers
  • Teacher circulates to assist with letter formation

Step 3

Self-Portrait Drawing

8 minutes

  • Hand out the Self-Portrait Worksheet
  • Ask students to draw themselves, including favorite clothes or hairstyle
  • Encourage use of color and detail; teacher praises efforts

Step 4

Pair Share with Question Cards

7 minutes

  • Pair students and give each pair a set of All About Me Question Cards
  • Students take turns drawing a card and asking their partner the question (e.g., “What’s your favorite color?”)
  • Teacher monitors pairs, prompts quieter students

Step 5

Group Sharing & Wrap-Up

3 minutes

  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to share one fun fact they learned about a partner
  • Display decorated name tags and portraits on a classroom bulletin board
  • Praise students for their participation and welcome them to the class
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Slide Deck

All About Me Adventure

Welcome to our class get-to-know-you activity!
Today we'll have fun learning about each other.

Welcome the students with a big smile. Introduce yourself and explain that today’s adventure is all about learning about each other in a fun way.

Welcome & Introduction

• Gather in a circle on the carpet
• Teacher greets each student by name
• Today’s adventure: name tags, portraits, partner questions, and sharing

Gather students on the carpet in a circle. Greet each child by name as they sit down. Explain that they’ll make name tags, draw self-portraits, ask questions in pairs, and share.

Name Tag Decorating

• Distribute Name Tag Templates and crayons/markers
• Write or trace your name
• Decorate with drawings or stickers

Distribute the templates and encourage students to write or trace their names. Circulate to assist with letter formation and praise creative decorations.

Self-Portrait Drawing

• Hand out Self-Portrait Worksheet
• Draw yourself: hairstyle, clothes, favorite things
• Use colors and details

Hand out the worksheets and encourage children to draw themselves with details (hair, clothes, favorite items). Praise use of bright colors and creativity.

Pair Share

• Pair up with a friend
• Draw a card from All About Me Question Cards
• Take turns asking and answering each question

Pair students and give each pair question cards. Prompt quieter children, model one example if needed, and circulate to listen in.

Group Sharing & Wrap-Up

• Invite 2–3 volunteers to share a fun fact
• Display name tags and portraits on our bulletin board
• Celebrate our new class community

Invite a few volunteers to share one fun fact they learned about their partner. Hang name tags and portraits on the bulletin board. Praise everyone for participating.

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Worksheet

Self-Portrait Worksheet

Name: _______________________________

Instructions: Draw a picture of yourself in the box below. Be sure to include details like your hair, eyes, and clothes!

[Draw your self-portrait here]











Label the parts of your face:

Eyes: _______________________________________

Nose: _______________________________________

Mouth: _______________________________________

Hair: ________________________________________

What is your favorite color?

__________________________________________


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Activity

All About Me Question Cards

Use these cards during the Pair Share activity.
Cut them apart and place face down in the center.
Partners take turns picking a card and asking the question.

Cards:

  1. What’s your favorite color?



  1. What’s your favorite animal?



  1. What’s your favorite food?



  1. How old are you?



  1. Do you have any brothers or sisters? What are their names?




  1. What’s your favorite game to play?



  1. What’s your favorite book or story?



  1. What do you like to do at recess?



  1. What’s your favorite toy?



  1. What’s your favorite thing to draw?



  1. What’s your favorite song or music?



  1. Do you have a pet? What kind?
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Warm Up

Welcome Circle Warm-Up

Name: _______________________________

1. Say: “Hello, my name is __________.”

2. How are you feeling today? Circle one: 😊 😐 😢

3. Draw a face to show how you feel:





When it’s your turn, share your name and your feeling with the class!

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Cool Down

Goodbye Share

Name: _______________________________


Partner’s Name: _______________________

1. What is one thing you learned about your friend?


[Draw or write here]





2. Write a kind message to your friend:


__________________________________________

When you’re done, share your drawing or message with your partner and say “Goodbye!”

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Slide Deck

All About Me

Hello! I’m Ms./Mr. [Your Name], and I’m so excited to be your teacher this year!

Show a big smile, welcome students, and introduce the slide.

Who Am I?

• My name is [Your Name]
• I grew up in [Hometown or State]
• I studied at [College or University]
[Insert a photo of yourself here]

Share a little about your background. If you have a photo, point it out.

My Favorites

• Color: [Your Favorite Color]
• Food: [Your Favorite Food]
• Book: [Your Favorite Book]
• Animal: [Your Favorite Animal]

Show fun clip-art or photos for each favorite.

My Family & Pets

• I have [number] sibling(s): [Names]
• We have [pet type(s)]: [Pet Names]
[Insert family or pet photo here]

Show family and/or pet pictures if you like.

My Hobbies

• I love to [Hobby 1]
• On weekends I [Hobby 2]
• I also enjoy [Hobby 3]

Describe weekend activities or hobbies you enjoy.

Why I Teach

• I became a teacher because [Your Reason—for example, “I love helping children learn.”]
• My favorite part of teaching is [Favorite Part—for example, “watching you grow.”]

Explain why you chose this profession; be genuine and enthusiastic.

Our Classroom Values

In our class, we will:
• Be kind
• Be curious
• Be respectful
• Help each other learn

Introduce classroom values in kid-friendly language.

Now It’s Your Turn!

I can’t wait to learn about each of you.
Let’s start our “All About Me” activity together!

Transition to student introductions and activities.

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