These free all about me templates focus on deeper topics, such as goals for the year, making them the perfect back-to-school activity for high school students.
Looking for a high-impact, low-prep activity to kick off the school year? Look no further than the “Learn a Latte About Me” handout!
Designed for older students, such as high schoolers, this all about me template is a free and flexible resource that can be used in a variety of ways … both in the classroom and at home!
Focused on things such as goals for the year, these all about me questions are less simplistic than what you find on similar printables. That makes them perfect for use in late middle school or high school. Additionally, since the questions require a deeper level of reflection, the printable allows for more writing than many other versions.
Bonus: Looking for a printable suitable for younger kids? I’ve got you covered! Check out this kid-appropriate all about me worksheet.
Choose from two different all about me templates. Both handouts feature the same all about me questions, but one PDF has a cheerful cartoon latte. The other is black and white, which makes it easy to print. It may also be more palatable to older kids who think they’re too cool for cuteness. (Spoiler: You’re never too old for cuteness! 😉)
Initially, I envisioned these all about me questions as a resource for teachers; however, as mentioned above, I think they can work at school and at home. That’s what I love about many printables—they’re flexible!
Download the All About Me Templates
The “Learn a Latte About Me” handouts are perfect for teachers (and parents) who find themselves pressed for time during the back-to-school season. (And if you’re not pressed for time, please share your secrets with the rest of us!)
They require no prep outside of ensuring that there’s paper in the printer, and they’re free. Yep, just print and go!
This is the less-cute all about me template. If you’re low on colored ink or think your students won’t appreciate the cheerful cartoonish latte on the next “Learn a Latte About Me” handout, opt for this one.
Tip: Since this style is pretty plain, you could introduce a creative element by challenging the person filling it out to decorate it in some way. That could be as simple as a bit of doodling in the margins, or you could invite a more complex and artistic touch.
As mentioned above, this handout has the same all about me questions; it’s just a little more stylized. Either option is great. Choose based on what you think the individual filling it out would prefer, your printing resources, and how you might use the final product.
How to Use the All About Me Questions at School
In the classroom, these all about me templates can be used as either an icebreaker to help classmates (and the teacher) get to know each other or as a benchmarking activity that encourages self-reflection … or both!
Regardless of how you use it in the classroom, the implementation of these all about me templates will provide you, as a teacher, with useful context about your students.
As an Icebreaker Activity
If you want to use the all about me questions as an icebreaker in your classroom, make space for students to work on the handout during the first day (or first week) of school. The earlier the better.
Once everyone has filled out their “Learn a Latte About Me” handout, you have a couple of options to encourage connection:
- Hang the worksheets up around the classroom. Then provide some time for students to walk around and learn about their peers. The advantage of this option is that no one is put on the spot. Even more introverted or nervous students have the opportunity to share themselves without speaking in front of the class.
- Pair students with a partner or in small groups and have them share responses to a specific question on the worksheet. You could even rotate partners or groups a few times, focusing on a different question each time.
- Facilitate a class discussion. Ask students to voluntarily share their answer to one of the questions (rather than calling on someone who didn’t raise their hand). Consider follow-up questions to initiate a genuine conversation. For instance, if someone says their favorite subject is English, you might ask what they like about English and go from there.
As a Benchmarking Activity
The all about me questions can also serve as a benchmarking activity that encourages self-reflection. Think of it as a sort of time capsule.
Hand out the worksheet on the first day (or during the first week) of school and allow students time to work on it. You may even pair it with a journal prompt or two.
Encourage students to be honest, creative, and thoughtful with their answers. This is their opportunity to capture who they are right now and who they’d like to be later in the year. This activity is designed to promote self-awareness and identity development.
Collect the completed pages and then return them mid-way through the year or at the end of the year with another opportunity to reflect. Did the student meet their goals? Have their interests or favorite subjects changed? In what ways?
Tip: The all about me template could be included in a printable planner you hand out at the start of the school year to encourage not only self-reflection but also organization and academic goal setting!
How to Use the All About Me Template at Home
As a parent, I think the all about me template could be used to help your child start thinking about the upcoming academic year in a more positive light. What do they hope to accomplish? What interests do they want to explore? How might those interests tie into collegiate or even career aspirations? After all, they are in high school now. 😬
If you want to do something a bit more sentimental, I get it. Instead of just having your child fill this out, make it part of a tradition. Pair a completed “Learn a Latte About Me” worksheet with a first day of school photo. (Here are some printable first day of school signs you can use.)
Yes, I realize that older kids are more likely to resist those first day of school photos, but with some creative positioning and a little cajoling (a.k.a. nagging), I bet you can make it happen!
Save the worksheets and the photos and look back on them in future years. You (and hopefully your child) will enjoy seeing how they’ve grown in all ways!
The “Learn a Latte About Me” handout isn’t just a cute activity … although it is pretty cute, if I do say so myself. 😁
In the classroom, it’s a small yet intentional step toward creating a connected space where learners feel seen by their peers, teacher, and themselves through self-reflection on the all about me questions.
At home, the use of the all about me templates can turn the start of a new school year into a celebratory event rather than something stressful or anxiety-provoking.
Psst! Looking for other printables to make heading back to school a bit easier? Check out this collection of first day of school printables.
Can you think of other ways to encourage older students (like high schoolers) to connect and get excited for the first day of school? Share your thoughts in the comments.
