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Strands C and D: Self-Regulation and Well-Being; Belonging and Contributing · Me, My Feelings and My Community

All About Me

D19.1 D19.2 D19.3 C15.1 C15.2 C15.3About 20 minutes
Learning goals
  • I can tell about things I like and things I am good at.
  • I can tell about something I am proud I learned to do.
  • I can do some things all by myself.
  • I can ask for help when I need it.
  • I can be brave and try something new.

Words to know

special
There is only one you in the whole world. That makes you special.
favourite
The one you like best.
by myself
Doing something on your own, without help.
brave
Trying something even when it feels a little scary or hard.
tradition
Something a family does again and again, like a special meal on a holiday.
proud
A happy feeling when you did something well or learned something new.

Hello, superstar!

Grown-up, read this part out loud.

Today is all about you! Go find a mirror, or look at your face in a spoon.

What colour are your eyes? What colour is your hair? Give yourself a big smile!

There is nobody else in the whole world just like you. That makes you special.

Things that make me ME

Some things about you are on the outside. You can see them, like your hair and your eyes.

Some things about you are on the inside. You can't see them, but they are still you!

  • Things you like. Maybe you like snow, puppies, or pancakes.
  • Things you are good at. Maybe you are good at running, drawing, or making people laugh.
  • Things you are proud of. Maybe you learned to swim, ride a bike, or write your name.
  • Things your family does together. Maybe you go tobogganing, or you eat a special meal on a holiday.
OUTSIDE me(you can see it)my hairmy eyesmy smileINSIDE me(you can’t see it)things I likethings I’m good atthings I’m proud ofmy family’s ways
Some things about you are on the outside, like your hair and eyes. Some are on the inside, like what you like and what you are proud of. Both make you YOU!
🎨⚽📚🎵🐶❄️
Some things children like: art, soccer, books, music, dogs, and snow. Point to the ones you like!

I can do it myself!

You are growing up. You can do lots of things by yourself now.

I can...Picture
hang up my coat🧥
put on my boots🥾
wash my hands🧼
pick a toy and put it away🧸
choose what to draw🖍️
Things many 4 and 5 year olds can do by themselves

Asking for help is smart

Some things are still hard. That is okay!

When something is too hard, you can ask a grown-up for help. Say: "Can you help me, please?"

Asking for help is a smart thing to do. Big people ask for help too.

Be brave and try something new

Have you ever tried a new food? Or a new game at the park?

New things can feel a little scary. But when you try, you might find something you love! Trying new things is brave.

Just for fun

What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do?

Your name! 😄 Friends say it all day long.

Worked example

Let's make an All About Me page together

Here is Maya. She is 5. Let's help her tell about herself.

  1. My name: "My name is Maya."
  2. Something I like: "I like skating at the outdoor rink." ⛸️
  3. Something I am good at: "I am good at drawing cats." 🐱
  4. Something I can do by myself: "I can zip up my snowsuit."
  5. Something new I tried: "I tried a mango. It was yummy!" 🥭
  6. Something my family does: "On Sundays we have pancakes at Grandma's house." 🥞

Maya told who she is, what she likes, what she is good at, and what her family does. Now it's your turn to make your own page!

Hands-on activity

My All About Me bag

You need: a paper bag or a small box, and 3 or 4 things from home.

  1. Find things that show who you are. Maybe a toy you love, a photo of your family, a picture you drew, or your favourite mitten.
  2. Put them in the bag.
  3. Take them out one at a time. Tell your grown-up about each one: "This is my ___. I like it because ___."
  4. Grown-up, take a turn too! Children love to hear about you.

Talk about it: "What is something you are good at? What is something you want to learn?"

Your turn

1

Say your name in a big, proud voice. Then hold up fingers to show how old you are.

2

What is your favourite colour? Point to something in the room that is that colour.

3

Tell me one thing you are good at.

4

Show me something you can do by yourself. (Put on a hat, zip a coat, or wash your hands.)

5

Tell me about a new thing you tried. How did it feel?

6

Tell me something special your family does together.

More practice: warm-up

1

Show me a big happy smile! 😀

2

Point to your eyes. Now point to your hair. What colour are they?

3

🍎 🍌 🍓

Which fruit do you like best? Point to it.

4

Point to a toy you like to play with.

5

Finish this: "I am ___." Use a nice word about you, like kind, strong, or funny.

More practice: on your own

1

🧥 Hang up a coat

🚗 Drive a car

Which one can you do by yourself?

2

Tell me one thing you could not do when you were a baby, but you can do now.

3

Finish this: "When something is too hard, I can ___."

4

Tell me one thing you like and one thing you don't like.

5

🎨 ⚽ 📚 🎵

Pick the one you like most. Tell me why.

Challenge

1

Tell me about a time you kept trying, even when it was hard. How did you feel at the end?

2

Your friend likes hockey. You like dancing. Is that okay?

3

Tell me 3 different things that make you YOU.

Check your understanding

Quiz

1.

Maya can't open her lunch container. What can she do?

2.

Which one can a kindergarten child do by themselves?

3.

Sam likes trucks. Lily likes bugs. Who is right?

4.

Ben tries a new game at the park, even though he feels a little scared. Ben is being...

For parents and teachers

Big idea: Children build a positive sense of who they are when adults notice and name their interests, strengths and growing independence (Kindergarten Curriculum 2026: D19 identity and self-image, and C15 self-reliance, trying new things and confidence).

How to help at home:

  • Read the questions aloud. Your child answers by talking, pointing or showing. Many answers will vary; look for complete, honest ideas rather than one "right" answer.
  • Praise effort and specific actions: "You zipped your coat all by yourself!" works better than "Good job."
  • Give small jobs your child can own: hanging up their coat, carrying their plate, choosing between two outfits.
  • Celebrate achievements by comparing with before: "Last winter you couldn't do up your boots. Now you can!"
  • Model asking for help: "I'm not sure how to do this. I'm going to ask for help."

Common difficulties:

  • "I'm not good at anything." Help by naming things you've seen: "You're good at sharing with your cousin."
  • Shy about talking. Let your child show with objects or a drawing first, then add words.
  • Wants you to do everything. Try "You do the first part, I'll do the last part," then slowly hand over more.