All About Me Accordion Fold Out with Spinner – Fun Back to School Printable
The All About Me Accordion Fold-Out with Spinner is a creative and interactive way for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students to share about themselves while getting to know their classmates. This printable combines writing, drawing, and a fun spinner game to make introductions more exciting.
As a homeschooling mom of four (including one autistic child), I know the importance of starting the school year with activities that help kids feel comfortable and included. Over the years, I’ve created many printable packs designed to encourage self expression and learning in a simple, hands-on way.
Teaching tip: Use this printable during the first week of school or co op to build community and help kids learn about each other through fun, low pressure activities.
Learning Objectives – Skills Your Child Will Build
This “All About Me” activity helps children:
- Practice handwriting and drawing skills
- Build self awareness and confidence
- Learn how to share personal information in a fun format
- Strengthen communication and social skills through group sharing
- Develop fine motor skills by cutting, folding, and spinning the wheel
What’s Included in the All About Me Printable
Your printable pack includes:
- Accordion style fold out pages for kids to fill in details such as their name, favorite color, favorite book, hobbies, goals, and fun facts about themselves
- A spinner game to encourage sharing and conversation with classmates
- Prompts that inspire creativity, from “A special memory I love” to “Something I’m proud of”
- Areas for coloring, pasting, and decorating to make each student’s fold out unique
How to Use This All About Me Printable
For Teachers & Parents:
- A perfect back to school icebreaker activity
- Add it to a morning warm up or circle time routine
- Use the spinner for group sharing games during the first week of school
- Display the finished accordion fold outs on a bulletin board or classroom wall
For Kids:
- Fill in prompts by writing or drawing
- Color and decorate their pages with personal touches
- Spin to share fun facts with friends and classmates
- Practice reading aloud when sharing their answers
Age / Grade Level
Best for:
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- 1st grade
- It can also be adapted for 2nd grade as a light get-to-know-you activity.
Prep Instructions
- Print pages on sturdy paper or cardstock
- Cut out the spinner and accordion sections
- Laminate for durability if you want to reuse spinners each year
- Attach the spinner with a brad or fastener
Suggested Materials
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors and glue
- Cardstock or construction paper backing
- Laminator (optional for reuse)
- Brad fasteners for spinner assembly
Help Kids Share and Shine!
Download your All About Me Accordion Fold-Out with Spinner today and make back to school introductions fun, engaging, and memorable. This no prep printable is perfect for classrooms, homeschool groups, and community programs.
