All About Me Preschool Activities

An “All About Me” theme is about self-discovery and self-expression, and is designed especially for our preschoolers. All About Me celebrates the individuality of each child in our classroom, fosters a sense of belonging and builds self-confidence. Check out the various preschool All About Me activities below that encourage kids to share their unique personalities, interests, and experiences with one another. Make sure to grab the printable All About Me Preschool Pack to get started today!

How To Set Up An All About Me Theme

Creating a science-focused “All About Me” theme unit for kids aged 3-6 is an exciting way to integrate STEM concepts with self-discovery. It creates a dynamic and engaging learning experience for kids that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of both themselves and the world around them.

Here’s our step-by-step guide to setting up such a unit:

Start With An Introduction

Begin by explaining to the children that they will be exploring their own bodies, emotions, and senses through science. Emphasize that they will learn how their bodies work and how they interact with the world around them.

Use The 5 Senses

Focus on the five senses—sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. Engage children in activities that let them explore their senses, such as blindfolded taste tests, smelling different scents, or identifying sounds. You can find our list of 5 senses activities here.

Talk About Emotions

Discuss emotions, what words they can use to describe their feelings and identify what they feel like in their bodies. Posters or emotion cards are great for naming different emotions.

Conduct Science Experiments

Plan simple science experiments related to the theme, like testing taste preferences, exploring how muscles work (e.g., jumping like frogs or hopping like rabbits), and creating art using different textures.

Explore Nature

Connect the All About Me theme to the natural world by discussing how animals and plants are unique, just like humans. Take nature walks to observe different plants and animals, and relate their uniqueness to the children’s own individuality. See more nature activities for kids.

Integrate Art and Science

Combine art with science by having children create body-related art projects, like handprint animals (using their handprints as bodies), or a life-size tracing of their bodies to label different parts.

Make Math Connections

Introduce basic math concepts by measuring and comparing heights, discussing proportions of body parts, or counting how many times they can blink in a minute. Check out hands-on math activities for preschoolers.

Use Learning Stations

Set up interactive learning stations where children can explore different concepts independently. For example, a touch-and-feel station with various textures, a mirror station to observe facial expressions, or a station where they can listen to and identify different sounds. See our preschool science centers for more ideas.

End With A Showcase and Reflection

At the end of the unit, have a showcase where children present what they’ve learned to parents and caregivers. Encourage them to reflect on their favorite parts of the unit and what they discovered about themselves.

All About Me Activities

An “All About Me” preschool theme unit can be wonderfully integrated with science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts for preschoolers. Here are some fun lesson plan ideas.

Body Parts

Explore the human body by discussing basic body parts and their functions. For example, you can talk about how eyes help us see, ears help us hear, and noses help us smell. This can be a foundation for introducing simple anatomy and biology concepts.

5 Senses Activities

Delve into the five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing). Engage children in sensory activities that allow them to use their senses, such as blindfolded taste tests, texture explorations, and listening games.

Measure Your Height

Use the children’s heights and shoe sizes to introduce measurement. You can measure and compare how tall each child is and create a visual representation of the data using pictures or cutouts.

Create Self Portraits

Combine art with STEM by having children create self-portraits using various materials. This involves design and planning, as well as the creative aspect. It also allows them to experiment with different textures, shapes, and colors. Check out these 7 simple self portrait ideas.

All About Me Collage

A fun and engaging “All About Me” activity that can be adapted for both preschoolers and toddlers. Kids at any age can do this All About Me collage! This activity encourages kids to explore themselves as well as things they enjoy.

Poll and Graph

Take a poll to find out kids’ favorite colors, foods, or animals. Create graphs or charts based on the the information. This involves counting, sorting, and organizing data, which are fundamental math skills.

Digital Collages

Introduce age-appropriate technology, such as tablets or digital cameras, to take pictures of each child’s favorite things. These can then be used to create digital collages or presentations about themselves.

Nature Walk

Connect the theme to nature by discussing how each child is unique, just like animals and plants in the natural world. Encourage observations of differences in colors, sizes, and shapes of leaves or flowers.

Emotions and Our Bodies

Discuss emotions from a scientific perspective, talking about what happens to our bodies when we feel different emotions. Use simple examples, like how our heart beats faster when we’re excited or our face turns red when we’re embarrassed.

Body Movement Activities

Engage in movement activities that teach children about balance, coordination, and how their bodies can move differently. This involves basic physics concepts related to motion and forces. See our list of fun exercises for young kids.