The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to focus on helping your preschooler get to know themselves, and this All About Me Unit Study makes it fun, meaningful, and easy to do at home.
Whether you're homeschooling full-time or looking to add a personal touch to your preschooler's early learning routine, this unit is full of simple activities that spark conversation, build confidence, and encourage essential early skills like writing, counting, observing, and sharing.
What Is an All About Me Unit?
An “All About Me” unit is exactly what it sounds like: a time for your child to learn more about who they are, what makes them unique, and how they relate to the world around them. It’s the perfect way to start the year because it builds a connection between you and your child while gently introducing learning expectations.
This unit is packed with print-and-go pages that work well for:
- Preschool at home or preschool classrooms
- The first week of school
- Back-to-school themes
- Review after a break
What’s Included in the All About Me Unit Study?
This printable pack is divided into easy-to-use sections that cover all the preschool basics while keeping your child engaged.
Reading & Writing
- Name activities
- Color the first and last letter of your name
- “All About Me” caterpillar and writing prompts
- Draw your family and practice labeling names
Numbers & Counting
- Count body parts (How many fingers? Toes?)
- Measure body parts with yarn and compare lengths
- Simple fitness challenge: How many exercises can you do?
Art & Creativity
- Draw your own face
- Make a pancake face with breakfast ingredients
- Create fingerprint art and learn what makes them special
Science & Observation
- Explore your 5 senses with hands-on pages
- Go on a nature walk and record what you see, hear, smell, and feel
- Look in the mirror and describe your features
Bonus Activities
Emotions & Social-Emotional Learning
Emotions & Social-Emotional Learning- Make play-dough emotion faces
- Keep an emotions diary for the week
- Have fun with a “Would You Rather” game
Birthday Fun & Life Skills
- Record your birthday and how old you’ll be next year
- Sort “Wants vs Needs”
- Learn about tooth-friendly foods
And Field Trip Ideas!
Why Use This Unit Study?
This unit is intentionally designed to:
- Be hands-on and playful
- Encourage meaningful conversations
- Gently introduce academic skills without pressure
It’s all about making learning feel like a fun extension of your everyday life, and this unit is a great place to start.
Get the All About Me Preschool Unit
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This unit is one of my favorite ways to start the homeschool year. It sets the tone for connection, confidence, and curiosity and gives your preschooler the spotlight as they begin their learning journey.
Let me know in the comments: What’s your child’s favorite activity to do when learning about themselves?
- Jeni
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