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All About Me Bunting - First Day Activities for Back to School

All About Me Bunting - First Day Activities for Back to School

All About Me Bunting Activity and Classroom Display

The first weeks of school are all about building connections, establishing routines, and setting a positive classroom culture. One of the easiest and most engaging ways to do this is with the range of All About Me activities.

The All About Me Bunting Activity creates a beautiful classroom display, it also gives students the chance to share who they are in a fun, creative, and meaningful way. Think of it as a low-prep activity for teachers that results in high-impact learning and community building.


Why Choose the Gifted and Talented Teacher All About Me Bunting Activity?

  • Engaging classroom display: Students’ work becomes part of the classroom environment from day one.
  • Differentiated resources: Choose between variations for both the lower grades and the upgrades to support students.

  • Back to school activity: The perfect icebreaker that helps teachers get to know their students. Place this task on student desks on the first day and guide students to share aspects of their life.
  • Creative and open-ended: The all About Me Bunting includes drawing and colouring opportunities. With a low floor, high ceiling design, younger students can keep it simple, while older students can extend and personalise their work in more sophisticated ways.

Differentiated Templates for Every Classroom

The All About Me printable templates are designed with flexibility in mind.

  • Click here for Lower Grades: Templates feature larger spaces for drawing, simpler prompts, and fun student toppers with colouring-in options.
  • Click here for Upper Grades: Templates encourage detailed responses and an expanded opportunity to reflect.

    These variations mean you can use the same resource across multiple year levels in a school — keeping things consistent while still being developmentally appropriate. 


      Teacher Support Built In: Teacher Slides

      We know teachers are juggling a million things at the start of the school year, which is why the resource includes slides that guide students through the modelled, guided, and independent phases of the activity.

      This not only supports student success, but also helps teachers feel confident delivering the lesson with minimal prep. It’s another way we’re committed to lightening the load and lifting the room.


      The Power of Creative Choice

      The bunting’s open-ended prompts encourage students to take ownership of their work. Whether they want to draw their favourite hobby, colour a self-portrait, or decorate with symbols that matter to them, the activity can go as far as their imagination takes it.

      This flexibility means every student contributes something unique, and the finished bunting reflects the rich diversity of your classroom community.


      How to Use Your All About Me Bunting

      • Print the templates (choose from younger years or older years versions).
      • Model the activity using the included slides.
      • Guide your students through brainstorming, drafting, and sharing ideas.
      • Allow students to work independently, drawing, colouring, and writing.

      Display the bunting across your classroom walls, door, or bulletin board for a vibrant, welcoming space.


      The All About Me Bunting Activity is more than just a back to school activity — it’s a way to celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and create a welcoming environment. With printable templates, differentiated options for younger years and older years, and built-in teacher support slides, this resource makes setting up your classroom easy, engaging, and impactful.

      Because at the end of the day, your classroom deserves resources that truly lighten the load and lift the room.

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