Lesson Plan
All About Us Lesson Plan
Students will introduce themselves, share personal interests, and learn about classmates through a brief discussion and a fun Bingo-style activity.
Building classroom community early helps students feel valued, boosts confidence, and fosters positive peer relationships that support collaboration and a sense of belonging.
Audience
3rd Grade Students
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Guided sharing and interactive Bingo spark conversation and help students find common interests.
Materials
All About Us Slide Deck, - Getting-to-Know-You Bingo Cards, - Name Tag Paper, and - Markers or Crayons
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Print and review the All About Us Slide Deck.
- Print enough Getting-to-Know-You Bingo Cards for each student.
- Cut or gather name tag paper and set out markers or crayons.
- Familiarize yourself with discussion prompts and Bingo rules.
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
3 minutes
- Greet students and invite them to sit in a circle or semi-circle.
- Display the title slide from the All About Us Slide Deck.
- Explain that today’s goal is to learn about each other and build friendships.
Step 2
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
- Advance to the discussion prompts slide (favorite hobby, food, pet).
- Ask students to raise hands to share one thing about themselves.
- Encourage listeners to applaud or ask a quick follow-up question.
Step 3
Bingo Activity
6 minutes
- Distribute the Getting-to-Know-You Bingo Cards and pencils.
- Explain: find classmates who match squares (e.g., “has a younger sibling”) and get their signature.
- Students circulate, introduce themselves, and collect signatures.
- First student to get five in a row calls out “Bingo!” and shows their card.
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes
- Invite the Bingo winner to share one fun fact they learned.
- Ask a couple more students to share something surprising about a classmate.
- Thank everyone, collect materials, and remind students to wear their name tags tomorrow.
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Slide Deck
All About Us
Getting to Know Our New Friends!
Welcome everyone! Today we’re going to learn about each other and make new friends. Use this slide to introduce yourself and set a positive tone. Encourage kids to smile and look around at their classmates.
Let’s Share!
• What is your favorite hobby?
• What is your favorite food?
• Do you have a pet? What’s its name?
Advance to this slide. Read each prompt aloud and invite volunteers to share one answer at a time. Encourage short follow-up questions like “Why do you like that?” or “How long have you done that?”
Getting-to-Know-You Bingo
- Find classmates who match a square.
- Introduce yourself and ask them to sign that square.
- Get five in a row to call out “Bingo!”
Hand out the Getting-to-Know-You Bingo Cards and pencils. Explain that students will walk around, introduce themselves, and find classmates who match the descriptions in the squares. They should get that classmate’s signature. The first to get five in a row calls 'Bingo!'
What Did We Learn?
• Who did you learn something new about?
• What surprised you?
• How does it feel to know more friends?
Ask the Bingo winner to share one fun fact they learned. Then invite two more students to share something surprising about a classmate. Praise everyone for participating and celebrate the new connections.
Great Job Today!
Remember to wear your name tags tomorrow so we can keep learning about each other.
Thank the class for their energy and participation. Remind students to wear their name tags tomorrow so you can continue getting to know each other.
Discussion
All About Us Discussion
Purpose
Help every student feel seen and heard by sharing personal interests and learning about classmates in a supportive, respectful space.
Discussion Guidelines
- Raise your hand and wait to be called on before sharing.
- Listen respectfully to each speaker—look at them and clap or nod when they finish.
- Use kind words and ask positive questions.
Discussion Prompts
- What is your favorite hobby? Why do you enjoy it?
- What is your favorite food? Who else likes that food?
- Do you have a pet? What’s its name, and what makes it special?
(Use the All About Us Slide Deck to display each prompt one at a time.)
Follow-Up Questions
- "Why do you like that?"
- "How long have you been doing that?"
- "What’s something funny or surprising about it?"
- "Has anyone else here tried that?"
Facilitation Tips
- Think-Pair-Share: If some students are shy, have them first turn to a neighbor to share, then volunteers share with the whole group.
- Sentence Stems: Display or post stems like:
• “My favorite hobby is ___ because ___.”
• “I like ___ best because ___.” - Visual Supports: Show a picture (or act it out) when you introduce each prompt to help English learners.
- Differentiation: Allow students who struggle with speaking to draw or use one-word/post-it notes to share their answer.
Transition to Activity
After the group discussion, remind students that they’ll use these same questions while playing Bingo. Encourage them to listen carefully during Bingo so they can learn even more about their classmates!
Activity
Getting-to-Know-You Bingo Cards
Instructions for Teachers
- Print one card per student.
- Explain that students will circulate, introduce themselves, and find classmates who match each square.
- When they find someone, that person signs their name in the square.
- The center square is a free space—students can sign their own name or the teacher can sign it for them.
- The first student to get five signatures in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) calls out “Bingo!” and shares one fun fact they learned.
| B | I | N | G | O |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has a younger sibling | Has a favorite food that’s spicy | Has visited another state | Loves to read books | Plays a musical instrument |
| Has a pet at home | Wears glasses | FREE SPACE | Can speak more than one language | Likes to draw or paint |
| Favorite color is blue | Plays an outdoor sport | Has a birthday this month | Has a family member who teaches | Likes math or puzzles |
| Has been to the beach | Has a board game at home | Rides the bus to school | Loves pizza | Has a garden or plants at home |
| Likes to write stories | Has seen a movie in a theater | Has a favorite superhero | Has a pet fish or turtle | Enjoys singing or dancing |
(Students should get a signature in each square they check off.)