Looking to Make ‘About Me’ Bags This Year? Grab a Free List of Ideas and a Bag Tag!

If so, you’re in the right place! We’ve put together a fun little group of printable instructions and bag tags for you to use as your back-to-school All About Me Activity! This fun activity guides your pupils to introduce themselves to their classmates through the use of artifacts! The only tools you need are brown paper bags and a printable bag tag for each pupil.

Completing the All About Me Bag Activity

The All About Me Bag activity is a creative and fun way for pupils to introduce themselves to their classmates at the beginning of the school year. Each pupil is given a brown paper bag and a printable tag in this activity. They are instructed to fill the bag with artifacts – items that represent their interests, hobbies, family, favourite things, or anything else that they feel represents them. These items serve as conversation starters, helping pupils to share personal stories and details about their lives, which helps create a positive classroom community. This activity is a fun way for pupils to express themselves and an excellent icebreaker for the start of a new school year!

All About Me Bag Ideas for Kids

• A favourite book or bookmark.
• A small toy or action figure that represents a hobby or interest.
• A photo of their family or pets.
• A drawing or artwork they’ve created.
• A favourite snack or treat.
• A special souvenir from a memorable trip or holiday.
• A favourite sports team’s memorabilia (like a keychain or wristband).
• A musical instrument or a picture of one they play.
• A list of their favourite movies or TV shows.
• A small craft or DIY project they’re proud of making.
• A certificate or award they’ve received.
• A written list of their favourite hobbies or activities.
• A ticket stub from a fun event they attended.
• A photo of them engaging in a favourite activity, such as playing a sport or performing on stage.

Download, Print, and Make Your All About Me Bags!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make copies of your tags, attach them to paper bags, and send them home!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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