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GET FREE TEACHING RESOURCES 3
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE 4
SELF-PORTRAIT 10
BIOGRAPHY POEM 12
CLASSMATE BINGO 15
GET TO KNOW ME GAZETTE 21
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION 24
ALL ABOUT ME POEM 28
GUESS THE CLASSMATE 33
K-W-L CHARTS BY GRADE 36
K-W-L CHART TEACHER VERSION 47
MATH ABOUT ME 48
SCAVENGER HUNTS 53
TIME CAPSULE 56
ALL ABOUT ME WRITING 66
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY 71
LET US KNOW ACTIVITY 73
WOULD YOU RATHER? 78
DOODLE ART 85
INVITATION TO JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CLUB 88
CREDITS & COPYRIGHT 89
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BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
SELF-PORTRAIT
Creating self portraits was one of the very first activities I did each year in my
own classroom. It is an activity that children can do independently, it will show
progress later in the year, and most importantly it is a great way to take your
first informal assessment of the new year.
As the students complete their drawings, observe their…
work habits time management skills
social interactions with peers methods for handling mistakes
AUTOBIOGRAPHY POEM
Students respond to prompts to create a draft of an
autobiographical poem. After a quick edit, you can either have
them do a final copy on the included (prompt-free) sheet,
handwrite it all on a blank paper, or type and print the poem.
You can display them next to the self-portrait frame above by
attaching both pages to a 12x18 piece of construction paper.
These are beautiful keepsakes that families will cherish for years
to come.
CLASSMATE BINGO
To begin, choose the version that is best for your students.
If you’re using the version on the left, write each student’s
name in the “my classmates” box in before making copies.
If you’re using one of the versions from below, write your

students’ names in each of the three columns on the page
to the right, copy the page and cut each copy into 3 lists.
Instruct the students to:
•Complete the All About Me section.
•Write 1 classmate’s name in each of the boxes.
•Cut along the lines to detach the All About
Me boxes from the Bingo board.
Collect the student info sections. Shuffle the
student info sections and select one to begin.
Read the sentences. See if anyone can guess
who is being described before reading
the name at the end.
Students mark that space on their

bingo board. Whoever covers a
series of consecutive boxes in a row,
a column, or a diagonal line is the
winner of that round.

GET TO KNOW ME GAZETTE
Students use words and/or pictures to complete this
personal newspaper about themselves. You can use
the completed pages to create a bulletin board
display, bind them into a class book, or encourage
them to share their work with others by reading their
“newspaper” as a presentation to the class.
Two versions are included for you to select from.
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION

The first week of school would not be complete
without the classic “How I Spent My Summer
Vacation” activity. Included, you’ll find a
couple options. There is an illustrations only
worksheet. Students can use this page to
illustrate some highlights of their summer. There
are also two versions of writing paper. The first
has traditional lines and the other has primary-
ruled lines to support students who may need
guidance.
Some teachers combine the writing and the illustrating
pages for a more comprehensive activity.
ALL ABOUT ME POEM Start by giving each student a copy of the

poem planner and instruct them to brainstorm
ideas in each of the boxes. They should list
multiple possibilities for each prompt.
Next, give them a copy of the second page.
Have them select one response to complete
each sentence.
GUESS THE CLASSMATE

This activity was designed to be displayed
on an interactive bulletin board. Students love
trying to figure out who each classmate is! These
are also a lot of fun for open house, meet the
teacher night, or as a hallway display during
parent teacher conferences.
NEW SCHOOL YEAR K-W-L
This activity is a great way to introduce or review how to use a K-W-L chart. Students first brainstorm
a list of things they already know about their new grade level (or classroom or teachers). Next, they
generate a list of questions they have in the middle column.
Bring the class together to share their lists. You may want to compile them into a master list on an
anchor chart. Finally, at the end of the 1st week of school, redistribute the worksheets and have the
students complete the last column by recording things they learned about their new grade.
ALTERNATE
OPTIONS

MATH ABOUT ME
These worksheets were intentionally designed to provide flexibility in how they are used. Start by
selecting the page(s) you wish to use. All three options are shown below. To complete the activity,
students fill the space with numbers that relate specifically to them.
Examples:
2 = the number of dogs I have
9 = my age
154 = my house number
But, there’s more to it! Instead of writing numerals,

they must show the number using math concepts.
Examples:
16 - 7 = my age
my house number =
MATH ABOUT ME (ALTERNATE OPTION)

We’ve included an alternate “Math About Me” printable that provides
a bit more guidance for students. You may want to begin with this
option to spark ideas and then have them complete one of the open-
ended activities. You could also use this option for younger learners or
as a modification for students who need additional support
NEW CLASSROOM SCAVENGER HUNT

FIND OBJECTS
This activity can be done in pairs or
individually. The students explore their new
classroom and record something that fits into
each category onto the chart. They can either
use words, pictures, or labeled illustrations to
document their findings.
FIND PEOPLE
In this version, students
mingle and chat with
classmates, The goal is to
find at least one person
who fits into each of the
boxes. This activity helps
students to get to know
one another and learn
the names of their
classmates.

CREATE A TIME CAPSULE
This set of 6 activities can be completed alone or combined

to create a time capsule to revisit and reflect on in the future.
In my classroom, I had my students complete these activities at the start of the
new school year and again at the end of the year. It was always a fun way to
show their growth.
This set includes:
a collection of their favorite their things (2 versions)
a handprint (either painted and stamped or simply traced)
a handwriting sample (perhaps the alphabet or a dictated sentence)
a list of things the student hopes to learn about that year (2 versions)
a picture of the student (a drawn self-portrait and/or a photo)
DOODLE DRAWINGS
This activity shows that everyone is unique
and that people often see things differently.
The black squiggles are the start of a picture.
Encourage the children to use their

imaginations to incorporate each squiggle
into a drawing. This is also a nice activity to
do at the start and end of a school year to
show personal growth in each student.

ALL ABOUT ME: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
This is a 4 page set. It includes differentiated lined
paper and a drawing paper titled, “All About Me.”
Students use these pages to write or illustrate about
themselves. These activities are great to do at the
beginning, middle and end of each school year as they
really show the progress the child has made as a writer
and artist. They also make a quick and easy bulletin
board display.
CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY

This activity is a good refresher on Venn Diagrams. Pair students
together to have conversations and discover what they have in
common and what makes them unique. This is an activity I would have
my students do each morning at the start of the school year until
everyone had the chance to meet with each of their classmates. It
helped to build friendships and ensured all of my students had time to
get to know all of their peers.
LET US KNOW IF…

Students LOVE this activity. It helps you learn more about them and lets
them get to know one another. It is another activity that is especially
good for minimizing those first day jitters because it allows students to
participate simply by raising their hands.
To use the activity: Cut apart the cards and read one at a time. If the
statement applies to a child, he/she raises their hand. Encourage the
students to take a minute to look around and learn about their
classmates.
WOULD YOU RATHER . . . ?

There are many ways to use these fun
and silly question cards. Pose the
question and have your students
respond with hand signals, A or B
cards, or different colors of paper.
Some teachers use them as writing

prompts.
You could even make copies of the

deck of cards and have the students
discuss them in small groups or with a
partner.

SELF-PORTRAIT

BIOGRAPHY
POEM

T
FAUTOBIOGRAPHY POEM
R A
D
_______________________________
(your first name)
_________ _________ _________ _________

(four adjectives that describe you)
RELATiVE OF _______________________________
(name of a family member or family members)
RESIDENT OF _______________________________
(place where you live)
WHO LOVES ______________, ______________, AND ______________

(three things you love)
WHO DOES NOT LIKE ____________, ____________, OR ____________

(three things you do not like)
WHO FEARS ______________, ______________, AND ______________

(three things you are afraid of)
WHO DREAMS _______________________________

(something you hope for)
WHO ADMIRES ___________ BECAUSE __________________________

(person you look up to) (why you look up to this person)
WHO NEEDS ___________, ___________, AND ___________

(three things you need)
_______________________________
(last name)

AUTOBIOGRAPHY POEM
_______________________________
_________ _________ _________ _________
RELATiVE OF _______________________________
RESIDENT OF _______________________________
WHO LOVES ______________, ______________, AND ______________
WHO DOES NOT LIKE ____________, ____________, OR ____________
WHO FEARS ______________, ______________, AND ______________
WHO DREAMS _______________________________
WHO ADMIRES ___________ BECAUSE __________________________
WHO NEEDS ___________, ___________, AND ___________
_______________________________

CLASSMATE
BINGO

S M AT E
CL AS
MY CLASSMATES ALL ABOUT ME

I like to play ___________________________________________________.
My favorite food is _____________________________________________.
If I could go on vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to
_______________________________________________________________.
Three things I enjoy doing are:
1 _____________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________
Something interesting about me is ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
My name is ____________________________________________________.
CLASSMATE CLASSMATE CLASSMATE
BINGO LIST BINGO LIST BINGO LIST

CLASSMATE
Complete the sentences below by writing things that are true about you. Cut the paper on the
dotted line and give this part to the teacher. Next, use the class list to write all of your
classmates names onto the Bingo board. Wait for the teacher to start the game.
I have ___ brother(s) and ____ sister(s). My favorite color is ______________. I’m
really good at ____________________. Three things I enjoy doing are
______________________________. ______________________________, and
______________________________. A fun fact about me is _________________
___________________________________. My name is ______________________.

CLASSMATE
______________________________. ______________________________, and
___________________________________. My name is ______________________.

CLASSMATE
FREE
SPACE
______________________________. ______________________________, and
___________________________________. My name is ______________________.

GET TO KNOW
ME GAZETTE

The Get to Know Me Gazette
Issue #1 Volume #1 Date:
Me Top Ten Things You
Should Know About Me
My Family
This Year I Hope To…

EXTRA! EXTRA! Name: _________________________________
READ ALL ABOUT ME!
The Get to Know Me Gazette

Issue #1 Volume #1 Date:
Today’s Top Story
Ten Facts About Me
This Year I Hope To…

HOW I SPENT
MY SUMMER
VACATION

HOW I SPENT
MY SUMMER
VACATION

Name: ______________________________ Date ____/____/____
S PE N T
I
HOWSUMMER
MY ATION
VAC

Name: ______________________________ Date ____/____/____
HOW I SPENT
MY SUMMER
VACATION

ALL ABOUT
ME POEM

I AM POEM (PLANNER)
I am… I wonder… I hear… I see…
I want… I pretend… I feel… I touch…
I worry… I cry… I understand…
GET TO
I dream… I try… I hope…
KNOW
ME

THIS IS ME
I am ________________________
I wonder _______________________________
I hear __________________________________
I see ___________________________________
I want __________________________________
I am ________________________
I pretend _______________________________
I feel ___________________________________
I touch _________________________________
I worry _________________________________
I cry ____________________________________
I am ________________________
I understand ____________________________
I say ____________________________________
I dream _________________________________
I try ____________________________________
I hope ___________________________________
I am ________________________

A POEM ABOUT ME
I am _______________________________________________________________________
I wonder _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hear ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I see ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I want _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am _______________________________________________________________________
I pretend _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
I feel____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I touch _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I worry _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I cry
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am _______________________________________________________________________
I understand __________________________________________________________________________________________
I say __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I dream ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I try
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hope ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am _______________________________________________________________________

A POEM ABOUT ME
Written by: ____________________________ Date: _______________

GUESS THE
CLASSMATE

GUESS WHO I AM
I have _____________________________.
I like _____________________________.
I listen to _____________________________.
I’m good at _________________________.
I don’t enjoy ________________________.
People think I’m _____________________.
I have been to _____________________.
I want to visit _____________________.
I LOOTKHIS
LIKE
WHO AM I?
WHO AM I?
DIRECTIONS
Draw a picture of yourself in this box.
Cut along the dotted lines.
Put a stripe of glue along the

smaller rectangle in the box
above(under the words Who
am I? to create a flap.
Lift the flap and either write your

name or attach a photo of
yourself on the bottom paper to
reveal who you are.
Fill in the space around it with

clues about who you are.
K-W-L CHARTS

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
FIRST GR ADE
WHAT I KNOW WHAT I WONDER WHAT I LEARNED

ABOUT 1ST GRADE ABOUT 1ST GRADE ABOUT 1ST GRADE

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
SECOND GRADE

ABOUT 2ND GRADE ABOUT 2ND GRADE ABOUT 2ND GRADE

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
THIRD GRADE

ABOUT 3RD GRADE ABOUT 3RD GRADE ABOUT 3RD GRADE

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
FOURTH GR ADE

ABOUT 4TH GRADE ABOUT 4TH GRADE ABOUT 4TH GRADE

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
FIF TH GR A DE

ABOUT 5TH GRADE ABOUT 5TH GRADE ABOUT 5TH GRADE

FIRST GRADE
Things I Know About Things I Wonder About
FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE
My New Grade
1 ST

SECOND GRADE
SECOND GRADE SECOND GRADE
My New Grade
2
ND

THIRD GRADE
THIRD GRADE THIRD GRADE
My New Grade
3 RD

FOURTH GRADE
FOURTH GRADE FOURTH GRADE
My New Grade
4
TH

FIFTH GRADE
FIFTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE
My New Grade
5
TH

MY NEW TEACHER
Name: ____________________________ Date:
_________________________
K N OW A BO U T
Things I TEACHER
MY NEW
Things I’m Wondering

About MY NEW TEACH
ER
N E D A BO U T
Things I LE AR R
E W T E AC H E
MY N

MATH ALL
ABOUT ME

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MATH ABOUT ME

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MATH
ABOUT
ME
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MATH
ABOUT
ME
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________________
MATH ABOUT ME
I am ___ years old. My Address Number
My birthday is on ____________________
______ /______
My Zip Code
I was born in the year
____________________ ____________________
>
The Sum of My
Phone Number is
____________________
<
=
SCAVENGER
HUNTS

Name: ______________________________ Date ____/____/____
SCAVENGER HUNT
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SCAVENGER HUNT
FIND SOMEONE WHO. . .
has a pet that has a sister had a birthday in is wearing shoes

is not a dog the summer with laces
plays a sport likes building has on the same owns something

with legos color as you with wheels
has moved has the same loves to draw has a brother

favorite color
likes your has a dog has performed has something in

favorite food on a stage common with you

TIME CAPSULE

TIME CAPSULE
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
BOOK GAME COLOR
SONG
FOOD
THESE
ARE A FEW
OF MY
FAVORITE
THINGS MOVIE STORE
PLACE TO VISIT
ANIMAL ACTIVITY

MY FAVORITE THINGS
LISTED BY: ____________________________________
BOOK SONG MOVIE
GAME RESTAURANT ANIMAL
COLOR FOOD TOY

THIS YEAR I HOPE
TO LEARN ABOUT
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
I’M HOPING TO
LEARN ABOUT
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MY HANDWRITING
LOOKS LIKE THIS

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MY HANDWRITING
LOOKS LIKE THIS

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MY HANDWRITING
LOOKS LIKE THIS

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
MY HANDPRINT

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
A PICTURE
OF MYSELF

ALL ABOUT
ME WRITING

ALL ABOUT ME

ALL ABOUT ME

ALL ABOUT ME

ALL ABOUT ME

CELEBRATING
DIVERSITY

AND DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES

LET US KNOW

LET US KNOW IF . . . LET US KNOW IF . . .
. . .you have a sister . . .you have a BROTHER
. . .you have a CAT . . .you have a DOG
. . .you have a BIRD . . .you have a FISH
. . .you have a HAMSTER . . .you have a LIZARD
. . .you HAVE MORE

. . .you have NO PETS
THAN ONE PET
. . .you LIKE TACOS . . .you LIKE CHEESE
. . .you LIKE PIE . . .you LIKE BANANAS
. . .you LIKE TEA . . .you LIKE TOMATOES
. . .YOU’VE BEEN . . .YOU’VE BEEN

TO A ZOO TO A BEACH
. . .YOU’VE SLEPT . . .YOU’VE BEEN

IN A TENT TO A SLEEPOVER
. . .you HAVE FLOWN ON . . .you HAVE GONE A

AN AIRPLANE ROAD TRIP
. . .YOU LIKE TO RIDE . . .you HAVE GONE

ROLLERCOASTERS FISHING
. . .you HAVE A
. . .you PLAY A SPORT
COLLECTION
. . .you BELONG . . .you HAVE EVER

TO A CLUB MADE S’MORES
. . .you LIKE TO
. . .you LIKE TO BAKE
MAKE CRAFTS

WOULD YOU
RATHER?

WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
PLAY INSIDE HAVE A PET CAT
OR OR
PLAY OUTSIDE A PET DOG
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
HAVE A MAGIC CARPET GO TO A CONCERT
OR OR
A PERSONAL ROBOT A FOOTBALL GAME
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
RIDE A SCOOTER BE A FAMOUS SINGER
OR OR
RIDE A BIKE BE A FAMOUS ACTOR
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
BE INVISIBLE HAVE A THUNDERSTORM

OR OR
BE ABLE TO FLY HAVE A SNOWSTORM
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
SWIM IN A POOL BE A TOY DESIGNER

OR OR
SWIM IN THE OCEAN A MOVIE DIRECTOR

WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
BE 10 YEARS OLDER TALK TO ANIMALS
OR OR
BE 3 YEARS YOUNGER BE AN ANIMAL
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
LIVE ON THE MOON ONLY WHISPER
OR OR
LIVE UNDER THE SEA ONLY YELL LOUDLY
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
WALK THROUGH WALLS RIDE A ROLLERCOASTER
OR OR
CLIMB WALLS GO IN A HOT AIR BALLOON
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
PLAY EVERY INSTRUMENT BE A BIRD

OR OR
SPEAK EVERY LANGUAGE BE A FISH
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
LIVE ON SAVANNA EAT A BEETLE

OR OR
LIVE IN A JUNGLE GET STUNG BY A BEE

WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER BE A PRO ATHLETE
RATHER
LIVE IN A CITY
OR
OR
BE THE LEADER
LIVE IN THE COUNTRY
OF OUR COUNTRY
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
NEVER LISTEN TO MUSIC
RATHER
RATHER
PLAY IN THE SNOW
OR
OR
NEVER WATCH
PLAY ON A SANDY BEACH
TV OR MOVIES
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
HAVE A PET KOALA SMELL LIKE A SKUNK
OR OR
HAVE A PET OTTER HUG A CACTUS
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
SHOVEL SNOW PLAY THE GUITAR

OR OR
RAKE LEAVES PLAY THE PIANO
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
RIDE AN ELEPHANT SLEEP IN A HAMMOCK

OR OR
RIDE A DOLPHIN SLEEP ON A BOAT

WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
LIVE IN A TREEHOUSE BE A DOCTOR
OR OR
LIVE IN A CAVE BE AN ASTRONAUT
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
READ A BOOK GO TO A ZOO
OR OR
SOLVE MATH PROBLEMS GO TO AN AQUARIUM
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
BE REALLY FAST COOK DINNER
OR OR
BE REALLY STRONG WASH THE DISHES
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
TEACH ART GO ON A PICNIC

OR OR
TEACH GYM GO TO A RESTAURANT
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
EAT ONLY PIZZA HAVE A GIRAFFE NECK

OR OR
EAT ONLY ICE CREAM AN ELEPHANT TRUNK

WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER WEAR A CLOWN WIG
RATHER
VISIT FRANCE
OR
OR
A CLOWN NOSE FOR THE
VISIT AFRICA
REST OF YOUR LIFE
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
ALWAYS BE DARK OUTSIDE FIND A TREASURE CHEST
OR OR
ALWAYS BE LIGHT OUTSIDE FIND A DINOSAUR
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
GO TO THE MOVIES GO ICE SKATING
OR OR
GO TO A WATERPARK GO SLEDDING
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
TRAVEL BY TRAIN READ A GRAPHIC NOVEL

OR OR
TRAVEL BY PLANE READ A CHAPTER BOOK
WOULD YOU
WOULD YOU
RATHER
RATHER
PAINT a PICTURE BE A CRAYON

OR OR
DRAW A PICTURE BE AN ERASER

WOULD YOU WOULD YOU WOULD YOU WOULD YOU WOULD YOU
RATHER RATHER RATHER RATHER RATHER
WOULD YOU WOULD YOU WOULD YOU WOULD YOU WOULD YOU
RATHER RATHER RATHER RATHER RATHER

DOODLE ART

DOODLE ART CREATED BY

Name: ____________________________ Date:_______________
DOODLE ART
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GET FREE TEACHING RESOURCES 3

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE 4

GET TO KNOW ME GAZETTE 21

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION 24

ALL ABOUT ME POEM 28

GUESS THE CLASSMATE 33

K-W-L CHARTS BY GRADE 36

K-W-L CHART TEACHER VERSION 47

ALL ABOUT ME WRITING 66

LET US KNOW ACTIVITY 73

WOULD YOU RATHER? 78

INVITATION TO JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CLUB 88

CREDITS & COPYRIGHT 89

WE HAVE A LOT OF BACK TO SCHOOL

If you’re using one of the versions from below, write your

Students mark that space on their

© THE CLUTTER-FREE CLASSROOM | www.JodiDurgin.com

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION

ALL ABOUT ME POEM Start by giving each student a copy of the

GUESS THE CLASSMATE

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But, there’s more to it! Instead of writing numerals,

MATH ABOUT ME (ALTERNATE OPTION)

NEW CLASSROOM SCAVENGER HUNT

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This set of 6 activities can be completed alone or combined

Encourage the children to use their

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CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY

LET US KNOW IF…

WOULD YOU RATHER . . . ?

Some teachers use them as writing

You could even make copies of the

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_________ _________ _________ _________

WHO LOVES ______________, ______________, AND ______________

WHO DOES NOT LIKE ____________, ____________, OR ____________

WHO FEARS ______________, ______________, AND ______________

WHO DREAMS _______________________________

WHO ADMIRES ___________ BECAUSE __________________________

WHO NEEDS ___________, ___________, AND ___________

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_________ _________ _________ _________

WHO LOVES ______________, ______________, AND ______________

WHO DOES NOT LIKE ____________, ____________, OR ____________

WHO FEARS ______________, ______________, AND ______________

WHO DREAMS _______________________________

WHO ADMIRES ___________ BECAUSE __________________________

WHO NEEDS ___________, ___________, AND ___________

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MY CLASSMATES ALL ABOUT ME

My favorite food is _____________________________________________.

If I could go on vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to

Three things I enjoy doing are:

Something interesting about me is ______________________________

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really good at ____________________. Three things I enjoy doing are

______________________________. ______________________________, and

_____ _ _ _____

WHO LOVES , , AND __

WHO DOES NOT LIKE , , OR

WHO FEARS , , AND __

WHO ADMIRES _ BECAUSE ________________

WHO NEEDS _____, _, AND _______

_____ _ _ _____

WHO LOVES , , AND __

WHO DOES NOT LIKE , , OR

WHO FEARS , , AND __

WHO ADMIRES _ BECAUSE ________________

WHO NEEDS _____, _, AND _______

. , and

______________. A fun fact about me is _

_____________. My name is .

. , and

______________. A fun fact about me is _

_____________. My name is .

. , and

______________. A fun fact about me is _

_____________. My name is .

Written by: ______________ Date: _