All About Me Activities & Crafts for Children

All about me activities allow children to learn about their own self identity including their physical features, emotions, likes and dislikes, in order to build a strong sense of self awareness and self esteem. All about me is also a great theme to explore at the start of the school year to help both children and teachers get to know everyone in the class. 

I've put together a list of 20 different all about me activities including crafts, sensory play ideas and books that will help children learn about themselves and others. These activities are perfect to do either at home, in preschool, kindergarten or school.

C is for Cotton Balls: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or teachers, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the letters of the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet {also known as tactile letters}. Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of the individual letters.

A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter C, I've also included a free printable letter C template.

B is for Bubble Wrap: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or educators, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet {also known as tactile letters}. Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of letters. 

A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter B, I've also included a free printable letter B template.

Letter B Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers

Whether you're an educator planning 'Letter B Week' in your classroom or a parent looking for creative ways to teacher letters to your child at home, this blog post is your guide to creating a fun Letter B Week and unlocking the potential of the letter 'B' through hands-on experiences and imaginative crafts.

I've put together a list of letter B crafts for preschoolers and school children that are for items that start with the letter B and are shaped like the letter B, so they reinforce both the physical formation and the sound of the letter. I've also got a list of letter B activities that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based ideas. These are great activities to do in kindergarten, at home, in class at school, or during homeschooling with children aged 3-6yrs old.

A is for Aluminium Foil: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or educators, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet. A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children.

Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of letters. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter A,  I've also included the letter A template we've used as a free printable template you can download.

Free Printable Back to School Checklist for Parents

If you're in the northern hemisphere your kids are probably near the end of their summer break and getting ready to head back to school at the end of this month. This means you'll be busy getting everything organised for the new school year, which can be overwhelming and end up in a crazy rush to get everything done in the last week of holidays {I know I've been there}. 

To make life easier for you our friend Jenn from Sleepy Mommy has created this comprehensive printable back to school checklist and you can download it for free! Take the stress out of preparing for school with everything written out for you, just check each item off as you get it done.

Letter A Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers

The letters of the alphabet are one of the first concepts taught in school because they're the foundation for reading and writing, communication skills and language development. It's important that students have a strong grasp of the letters of the alphabet including letter formation and phonics so they can then recognise the letters, understand the sounds they make and use them to form written words and to learn to read.

Most teachers will introduce letters through letters of the week, in alphabetical order, starting with A. I've put together a list of letter A crafts for preschoolers and school children that are for items that start with the letter A and are shaped like the letter A, so they reinforce both the physical formation and the sound of the letter. I've also got a list of letter A ideas that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based activities. These are great activities to do in kindergarten, at home, in class at school, or during homeschooling with children aged 3-6yrs old.

All About Me Questionnaire for Kids

If you're a teacher starting a new school year and you're looking for fun activities to get to know your new students during the first week of school, have them fill out this cute All About Me printable questionnaire. Whether this is their first year at school, or they're returning to a higher grade, this is a great way to get to know all the new faces in your class.

This fun-filled questionnaire is your students chance to show off their incredible personalities, interests, and unique talents. It's a great way to discover their favourite subjects, hobbies, and what makes them all extraordinary individuals.

The printable comes in both US and AU/UK spelling to cater for all countries, simply print off the version you need and as many copies as you need. You can also print one off for yourself so the class can get to know more about you as their teacher. Once all the students are finished you can display them in class or keep them all in a class folder so the children can all get to know each other better.

How to Prepare Preschoolers for Primary School: 7 Tips for Starting School

Starting school can be an extremely emotional time for children {and parents}. It's often the biggest change in routine kids have experienced in their lives and for many it will be the longest time they've spent away from their parents. Understandably children are likely to be anxious about the new environment, new rules and new people they'll meet at school. 

Many parents worry about academically preparing their kids for school and can often overlook other skills they'll need to know. While knowing colours, shapes, the alphabet and numbers to 10 before school is recommended, there are many other important social, emotional and physical skills children will need to help make the transition as smooth as possible.