This Is Me: My Self Portrait - First Day of School Activity

Start the school year with creativity and confidence using This Is Me: My Self Portrait, a simple and engaging activity perfect for young learners. Students are invited to draw a picture of themselves and write their names, making it an excellent way to introduce self-expression while helping teachers learn names and faces quickly.

Ways to Use:

• First day or first week of school icebreaker

• Morning work or art center activity

• Create a classroom gallery or “Meet Our Class” bulletin board

• Use as a keepsake for student portfolios

• Pair with an oral presentation or class introduction

• Great for early finishers and sub plans

Advantages:

• Encourages creativity and self-awareness

• Helps students feel seen and valued

• Supports name recognition and fine motor skills

• Builds classroom community from the start

• Easy to differentiate for various ability levels

• Low-prep and printer-friendly resource

• Ideal for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary grades

The PDF includes one activity page plus a license page, for two pages total.

Enjoy!