About This Lesson
Kick off the school year with creative, low-pressure ways to connect with your students using these All About Me activities tailored for middle school learners! Designed to encourage self-expression, spark conversations, and ease students into the classroom routine, these back-to-school resources help build a sense of belonging and community from day one.
📱 Tok About Me: Summer Reflection Activity
Give students something fun to “tok” about! 🎙️ In this creative reflection task, students sketch and write about themselves and their summer experiences. Great for morning work, advisory periods, or ELA bell ringers — and makes a perfect hallway or bulletin board display.
📝 I Am Poem: Identity + Creative Writing
Support identity exploration and poetry writing with this meaningful activity. Students reflect on who they are and express it through a free verse poem. Ideal for introducing poetry or as a creative character study launch. Add optional artwork and turn it into a classroom gallery!
📸 Photos on My Phone: All About Me Prompts
Middle schoolers love a good scroll! This “Photos on My Phone” activity uses relatable prompts to help students reflect, share, and connect. Whether students draw imaginary photos or write vivid captions, this flexible activity supports social-emotional learning, descriptive writing, and meaningful sharing.
🗂️ Middle School Icebreaker Graphic Organizer
Ease first-day jitters with this student-friendly organizer. Great for group or partner work, this tool encourages students to reflect on who they are and what makes them unique. Use it across content areas for connection-building, active listening, and classroom culture-setting.
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