Spiral Into a New School Year with a Fun Get-to-Know-You Template

As we gear up for another exciting academic year, let’s undertake new activities that break the mould of traditional icebreakers and foster a sense of creativity and connection in the classroom. This year, ditch the awkward introductions and dive into a world of fun with a brand-new mandala-style Get to Know You Template from Teach Starter.

This printable All About Me Mandala template steps outside the lines (or circles) when it comes to your everyday getting-to-know-you activities. This Get-to-Know-You Template inspires students to get creative and bask in the beauty of the mandala!

Dive In and Create An All About Me Mandala

What is a mandala? A mandala is a geometric, circular design that holds spiritual and symbolic significance in various cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term “mandala” is derived from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit and means “circle.” Mandalas often feature intricate patterns, shapes, and symbols arranged around a central point.

This All About Me Mandala template features a variety of fun get-to-know-you questions for students to draw and write to show their new classmates what makes them tick. And the best part? It’s easy! No elaborate cutting, no gluing pieces together, and it only uses a single sheet of paper! All you have to do to create this All About Me Mandala is print and go!

Download Your All About Me Mandala Template

Get ready to wrap up those back-to-school lesson plans! Grab your new All About Me Mandala Template with a single click! Click the download button to download your printable PDF resource file.

Resources to Pair With This Get to Know You Template for Students 

Now that you’ve got the perfect Get to Know You Template for Students, it’s time to dive in and grab a few more tools and resources to help you kick off the year and learn about your new group. Make sure you check out more of our beginning-of-year and back-to-school activities before you go! Here are just a few of our favorites!

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All About Me Coat of Arms Activity

Use this Coat of Arms Activity pack to get crafty and learn about your students at the beginning of the school year.

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3D Me! All About Me Template

Create the perfect back to school getting to know you display with this all about me template.

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A Visual Story of ME! - Timeline Template

Apply knowledge of chronological order while students create a personal timeline highlighting important milestones.