Learning a new program can be difficult, but this "All About Me" activity is sure to excite students of all ages. Students can browse or search for different artwork and get to know how to manipulate images while teaching others about themselves.
Students will create an "All About Me" spider map with 3-5 cells. The provided template includes 5 cells, but teachers may add or take away cells to meet their students’ abilities. The headers have already been filled in, but teachers may choose different headers or leave them blank for students to fill in if they are able. The template is completely customizable to meet all needs!
Here are the five topics that will get students exploring all that the Storyboard Creator has to offer:
The provided example does not include any text, but teachers may want to have students explore the many speech bubbles and fun text boxes in the Storyboard Creator. Teachers can also add description boxes to the template for students to type, depending on their abilities.
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
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Objective: Create an All About Me spider map.
Student Instructions:
Adapt the template by adjusting the number of spider map cells or simplifying headers to fit student abilities. Providing options ensures that both emerging and advanced students can participate and succeed.
Share a curated gallery of images and symbols for students to use. This helps students who may struggle with searching or who are new to digital tools feel confident and inspired.
Demonstrate adding speech bubbles and text boxes to a sample map. Showing these features helps students see new ways to share about themselves and practice digital storytelling.
Offer simple sentence frames (e.g., "My favorite animal is..." or "After school, I like to...") for students to complete. This scaffolds writing for early learners or English language learners.
Display student spider maps on a digital board or print them for a classroom gallery. Sharing work builds classroom community and helps students feel valued.
An 'All About Me' spider map is a visual activity where K-2 students create a simple diagram to share facts about themselves. Using a template, students fill in cells with images or text representing things like family, favorite subjects, hobbies, animals, and seasons, helping them express individuality and practice digital skills.
To use the Storyboard Creator, start by opening the 'All About Me' template. Students type their name in the center and add images or scenes to each cell based on the prompts. Teachers can customize headers or let students fill them in. When finished, students click 'Save & Exit' to submit their work.
Common topics for an All About Me activity include finding characters that look like the student and their family, symbols for favorite subjects, items for after school hobbies, favorite animals, and scenes that represent their favorite season. Teachers can adjust topics based on students' interests.
Yes, the All About Me template is fully customizable. Teachers can add or remove cells, change headers, or leave them blank for students to fill in. You can also add description boxes or text bubbles to support different learning levels and objectives.
An All About Me activity helps students build classroom community, practice technology skills, and express their interests in a creative way. It also gives teachers insight into students' backgrounds and preferences, making it a great back-to-school icebreaker.