All About Me
YOU are special and amazing! There is no one else in the whole world exactly like you. Let's learn about what makes you unique!
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Everyone is unique - that means there's only ONE of you! You have your own name, your own looks, your own favorite things, and your own special talents. All these things together make you who you are!
Things That Make You Special
Your Name
Your name is special! Someone picked it just for you.
Your Birthday
The special day you were born!
How You Look
Your eye color, hair color, smile, and height!
What You Like
Favorite foods, colors, animals, and games!
What You're Good At
Your special talents and skills!
Your Feelings
Happy, sad, excited, scared - all feelings are okay!
Your Name
Your name is the special word that people use to call you. You might have:
- A first name - like Emma, Liam, or Sofia
- A last name (family name) - that you share with your family
- A nickname - a fun, short name your family or friends call you
Your Looks
You have your very own special appearance!
- Eye color: Brown, blue, green, hazel, or other beautiful colors
- Hair: Different colors and styles - straight, curly, wavy, short, long
- Skin: People have different beautiful skin colors
- Height: Some kids are tall, some are short - and you're still growing!
Your Favorites
What do YOU like best? Everyone has different favorites!
- Favorite color: Red? Blue? Purple? Rainbow?
- Favorite food: Pizza? Apples? Mac and cheese?
- Favorite animal: Dogs? Cats? Dinosaurs? Dolphins?
- Favorite thing to do: Draw? Play outside? Read books?
Examples
Let's meet some kindergartners and learn about what makes them special!
Example 1: Meet Maya
Name: Maya Chen
Birthday: March 15
What she looks like: Black hair, brown eyes, big smile
Favorites: Purple is her favorite color. She loves pandas and pizza!
What she's good at: Maya is great at drawing and loves to help her friends.
Example 2: Meet James
Name: James Wilson (his family calls him "JJ")
Birthday: September 8
What he looks like: Curly brown hair, green eyes, freckles
Favorites: Blue is his favorite color. He loves dogs and tacos!
What he's good at: James is really good at building with blocks and running fast.
Example 3: Meet Aisha
Name: Aisha Johnson
Birthday: July 22
What she looks like: Long black braids, brown eyes, tall for her age
Favorites: Pink and yellow are her favorite colors. She loves butterflies and strawberries!
What she's good at: Aisha loves singing and is great at sharing with others.
Example 4: Meet Leo
Name: Leonardo Garcia (everyone calls him "Leo")
Birthday: December 1
What he looks like: Short black hair, brown eyes, wears glasses
Favorites: Green is his favorite color. He loves dinosaurs and spaghetti!
What he's good at: Leo knows lots of dinosaur facts and is great at puzzles.
Example 5: How Are They Different and Same?
Different things: They all have different names, birthdays, looks, and favorites!
Same things: They're all kindergartners, they all have families who love them, and they're all learning new things!
Practice Problems
Think about yourself to answer these questions!
Problem 1
What is YOUR name?
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There's no wrong answer - YOUR name is special to you! Say it out loud and be proud!
Problem 2
When is YOUR birthday?
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Your birthday is the special day you were born. Ask a grown-up if you don't know - it's a day to celebrate YOU!
Problem 3
What color are YOUR eyes?
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Look in a mirror! Your eyes might be brown, blue, green, hazel, or another beautiful color!
Problem 4
What is YOUR favorite color?
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Any color you love is the right answer! Some people even have more than one favorite!
Problem 5
What is YOUR favorite food?
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Think about what you love to eat - that's your favorite! It's okay if your favorite is different from your friends'!
Problem 6
What is YOUR favorite animal?
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Dogs? Cats? Horses? Elephants? Dinosaurs? Your favorite is the one YOU love most!
Problem 7
What is something YOU are good at?
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Everyone is good at something! Maybe you're good at drawing, running, being kind, building, singing, or helping others!
Problem 8
What makes YOU happy?
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Think about things that make you smile and feel good inside. Playing with friends? Hugging family? Reading books?
Problem 9
Is it okay for you and your friend to have different favorite colors?
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YES! It's wonderful that everyone likes different things! That's what makes friendships interesting!
Problem 10
Is there anyone else in the world exactly like you?
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NO! You are unique - that means there's only ONE you in the whole world! You are special!
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
What does "unique" mean?
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Unique means one of a kind - there's only one! YOU are unique because there's no one else exactly like you!
Question 2
Name three things that make you special.
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Examples: Your name, your looks, your favorites, your talents, your family, your feelings, your birthday - there are so many things that make you special!
Question 3
Is it good that people are different from each other?
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YES! Different is good! It would be boring if everyone was the same. Our differences make the world interesting and beautiful!
Question 4
What is one thing that makes YOU proud of yourself?
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Think of something you do well or a time you were kind or brave. Everyone has something to be proud of!
Next Steps
All About Me Poster!
Make a poster all about YOU! Include:
- Your name written big and colorful
- A drawing or picture of yourself
- Your favorite color, food, and animal
- Something you're good at
- Your family
Share your poster with your family or class!
- Remember that you are special and unique!
- Celebrate what makes you different
- Learn about what makes your friends special too
- Ready to learn more? Check out My Family!