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Guess Who I Am Activity for Elementary Students – 2026

Kick off the school year with this Guess Who I Am back-to-school activities resource! It is the perfect way to help students open up, get to know one another, and feel connected from the very first week. It lends itself to whole group lessons, centers, and morning work. This resource gives you what you need to start building classroom community right away. With four creative, all-about-me project options, step-by-step instructions, and printable bulletin board materials, this activity makes a memorable first impression on students, families, and teachers. Learn more about this Guess Who I Am activity below!

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What Does the Guess Who I Am Activity Resource Include?

This Guess Who I Am Activity resource includes…

  • 4 all about me projects (Clues About Me, Snapshots of Who I Am, Who I am Scrapbook, and Guess Who Portrait Gallery) that are perfect for students getting to know each other at the beginning of the school year.
  • Step-by-step directions for each project that walk you through implementing the resource in your classroom with your students.
  • Materials list for each project so you can prep the resource quickly and easily.
  • Bulletin board letters (2 options) to pair with the projects to create a beautiful back-to-school bulletin board.

Why Teachers Love the Guess Who I Am Activity

Teachers love the Guess Who I Am Activity because…

  • This resource includes material lists and step-by-step directions for how to implement the resource, which make prepping and implementing the projects quick and easy.
  • These projects help students get to know each other and begin to build a sense of community in the classroom.
  • There are 4 projects to choose from, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for you and your students.
  • The final projects and printable bulletin board letters look great displayed on a back-to-school bulletin board.
  • Parents and families love these types of projects and will treasure them for years to come.
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Why Students Love the Guess Who I Am Activity

Students love the Guess Who I Am Activity because…

  • They enjoy sharing about themselves in fun and creative ways through projects like clues, snapshots, and scrapbooks.
  • They love the surprise element of classmates guessing who created each project, which makes learning about each other exciting.
  • Students feel proud seeing their work displayed on a back-to-school bulletin board.
  • They get to express their personality through drawing, writing, and decorating their projects.
  • They feel more connected by learning fun facts and details about their new classmates in a playful and engaging format.
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