Get to Know Me – First Day of School Pack

Make the first day of school meaningful and fun with the Get to Know Me activity pack! This resource is designed to help students open up, express themselves, and start building connections in the classroom. It includes a variety of engaging prompts and creative tasks that encourage students to share information about their hobbies, favorites and personal information.

Ways to Use:

• First day or first week of school icebreaker

• Morning work or bell-ringer activity

• Partner or small group discussions

• Bulletin board or hallway display

• Portfolio or journal entry for the beginning of the year

• Great for substitute plans during the first week

Advantages:

• Promotes student self-awareness and confidence

• Helps teachers quickly learn about their students

• Encourages classroom bonding and peer interaction

• Builds foundational social-emotional learning (SEL) skills

• Supports writing, drawing, and speaking activities

• Suitable for a wide range of grade levels

• Low-prep and adaptable for different classroom formats

Whether used individually or shared with the class, this activity helps set a positive tone for the school year. Make your classroom a welcoming space from day one with this fun and thoughtful resource!

The two-page PDF includes one student activity page and a license page.

Enjoy!