All About Us Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________

1. Strengths

What is something you are good at? (Skill, talent, or quality)

2. Challenges

What do you find hard or challenging? (Something you want to improve or work on)

3. Likes

What activities, subjects, or things do you enjoy? (Hobbies, topics, games, etc.)

4. Dislikes

What activities, subjects, or things do you dislike or avoid? (Foods, tasks, topics, etc.)

5. Important Facts

Share something you want your classmates and teacher to know about you. (Family tradition, favorite memory, special skill, etc.)

6. Reflection

What did you enjoy learning about yourself or your classmates during today’s session? How can our group support each other moving forward?

Thank you for sharing! Keep this worksheet as a reminder of who you are and how we can work together as a supportive group.

All About Us Discussion

Purpose

This guided discussion helps students share personal information—strengths, challenges, likes/dislikes, and important facts—to build trust, foster a supportive environment, and set the tone for collaborative learning.

Discussion Structure & Timing (10 minutes)

1. Introduction (1 min)
   • Remind students of the safe, respectful space.
   • Review discussion guidelines.
2. Prompted Sharing (8 min)
   • Guide students through four prompts, one at a time.
   • After each student shares, invite one peer to offer a positive comment or connection.
3. Wrap-Up (1 min)
   • Thank everyone for sharing.
   • Highlight emerging themes (e.g., common hobbies, shared challenges).

Discussion Guidelines

• Listen actively: make eye contact and show you’re listening.
• Speak kindly: use respectful language and tone.
• One person speaks at a time: wait for your turn.
• Be supportive: offer encouragement and positive observations.
• Share only what you’re comfortable sharing.

Prompts & Follow-Up Questions

1. Strengths

• Prompt: “What is something you feel good at or proud of?”
• Follow-Up:
  • “How did you discover this strength?”
  • “Can you share a time when this strength helped you?”

2. Challenges

• Prompt: “What do you find hard or something you’d like to improve?”
• Follow-Up:
  • “What steps have you tried to overcome this challenge?”
  • “How can we, as a group, support you?”

3. Likes & Dislikes

• Prompt: “What are some of your favorite activities or things you don’t enjoy?”
• Follow-Up:
  • Likes: “What makes this activity fun for you?”
  • Dislikes: “How do you cope when you have to do something you dislike?”
  • “Does anyone else share this like/dislike?”

4. Important Facts

• Prompt: “Share something unique or important we should know about you.”
• Follow-Up:
  • “Why is this fact meaningful to you?”
  • “How might this information help us work together?”

Facilitation Notes & Tips

• Sentence Starters & Visuals: Offer written prompts or visuals on the whiteboard for students who need language support or scaffolding.
• Equitable Participation: Gently prompt quieter students by saying, “I’d love to hear your thoughts on this, [Name].”
• Positive Reinforcement: Praise specificity (“Thank you for that example.”) and courage (“Great job sharing!”).
• Peer Connections: When two students share similar points, highlight the connection (“I notice you both enjoy drawing!”).
• Recording Themes: With permission, jot key ideas on the whiteboard to refer back to later.
• Time Management: Keep each prompt to about two minutes—monitor the clock and gently move on if needed.

Next Steps

After discussion, students will complete the All About Us Worksheet to capture their reflections. Then, transition to the Icebreaker Bingo Game using the Icebreaker Bingo Game Cards.

Use this discussion guide alongside the All About Us Slide Deck to support visual prompts and modeling.

Icebreaker Bingo Game Cards

Instructions: Find a classmate who matches each description. When you find a match, write their name in the square. Aim for five in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) or fill the whole card!

Name & Gesture Warm-Up

Time: 5 minutes

Purpose:

• Energize the group.
• Help everyone learn each other’s names through movement and repetition.

Instructions:

1. Have students stand or sit in a circle where everyone can see each other.
2. Teacher begins by saying: “My name is ____,” while performing a simple gesture (e.g., a wave, clap, or stomp).
3. The group echoes: “__’s turn,” then says the teacher’s name and copies the exact gesture together.
4. Continue clockwise around the circle: each student says, “My name is __,” performs a gesture of their choice, and the group repeats their name and gesture.
5. If time allows, go a second round in reverse order to reinforce recall.

Facilitation Tips:

• Model enthusiasm: use clear, exaggerated gestures and encourage creativity.
• Offer sentence starters or visuals (e.g., name cards) for students who need support.
• If a student is shy, let them choose a very simple gesture or pair them with a partner for extra encouragement.
• Celebrate each share with a quick round of applause or positive verbal feedback.

All About Us Reflection

Time: 5 minutes

Purpose: Reflect on what we’ve learned today and set commitments for supporting each other.

1. Surprises
What did you learn about a classmate that surprised you?

2. Support
How can our group support each other moving forward?

3. Commitment
Write one thing you will do to contribute to a supportive group environment:

After writing, share one of your reflections with the group. The teacher will record our commitments on the whiteboard.