Free Getting To Know You Worksheet For Kids

Have fun on the first day of school with our free getting to know you worksheet.

This first day of school worksheet is a great ice breaker in the classroom as the children need to interview someone and then write down the answers on the worksheet.

This can also be used in your homeschool and the kids can either interview their siblings or their parents.

With 15 questions this is such a great back to school activity.

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Let’s dive into the exciting world of getting to know each other!

Grab this awesome get to know me worksheet for elementary students, and let the interviewing adventure begin.

It’s packed with cool questions and fun illustrations, so get ready to share your superpowers, favorite books, and dreams while having a blast in the classroom!

This can also be used as a first day of homeschool printable.

How to use the getting to know you interview worksheet

This get to know you worksheet is free to print but is for personal and classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the post and add your email address to get the pdf file.

Using this in a classroom or homeschool setting is super easy and fun!

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make the most of it:

1. Print out enough copies of the worksheet for each student or child.
2. Introduce the worksheet by explaining that it’s an opportunity for everyone to learn more about each other through a fun interview-style activity.
3. Encourage students to pair up or take turns in an interview setting.
4. Have students ask and answer the interview questions provided on the worksheet, allowing for open and meaningful conversations.
5. Remind students to actively listen to their partners’ responses and show genuine interest.
6. After the interviews, create a sharing session where students can take turns sharing interesting things they learned about their partners.
7. To foster a sense of inclusivity, encourage students to find common interests or experiences among their peers.
8. If desired, allow time for further discussions or follow-up activities based on the information shared during the interviews.
9. Consider displaying the completed worksheets on a bulletin board or in a designated area to celebrate each student’s uniqueness and promote a sense of community.

By using this getting to know you activity sheet, you’ll create an engaging and interactive environment that helps students build connections and understanding with their peers while having loads of fun along the way.

You can use this with our free all about me worksheet too.

It’s a great first day back activity for elementary grade students.

Getting to know you questions for kids

There are 15 questions for the kids to ask their partner, whether it is a sibling or a classmate.

Your name

Your birthday

What is your favorite?

• Color
• Sport
• Book
• Animal
• Subject
• Vacation
• Food
• Season

If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?

What did you enjoy the most this summer?

What is your favorite TV show?

Who lives with you at home?

What is something you want to learn this year?

Other first day of school ideas

For even more back to school fun you are going to love these:

• First day of school scavenger hunt printable
• First day of homeschool sign (can also be used for school kids)
• Back to school word scramble
• My favorite book worksheet

What are the educational benefits of this worksheet?

The free printable get to know you worksheet is not only a great fun ice breaker it has educational benefits too!

By engaging in the interview process and asking questions, children develop their communication skills and learn how to engage in meaningful conversations with their partner.

Additionally, listening attentively to their partner’s responses helps children practice active listening and demonstrate respect for other’s opinions and experiences.

The worksheet also promotes social interaction and encourages children to learn more about their peers, fostering empathy, understanding, and building connections within the classroom or home environment.

Have fun with our my favorite things worksheet too!

Get to know you games for kids

Don’t let the fun stop here though why not get the kids playing a fun game? These are our favorite getting to know you games for children:

• Really?! Think You Know Me? Guess Again!
• Sussed!
• Kids VS Parents
• Let’s get talking!
• Connection cards for kids

Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!

Download the free getting to know you printable

To get your free printables for kids, simply add your name and email address to the form below.

Last Updated on 25 July 2024 by Clare Brown