Bring the popular dumpling squishy trend into your classroom with an adorable All About Me Dumpling Craft that students will be excited to make and share! Students create a dumpling basket, choose dumplings that represent their favorite things, and assemble a personalized back-to-school craft that makes a fun classroom or hallway display.
With two complete craft versions and 75+ different dumpling choices, this resource gives you plenty of options for different ages, ability levels, schedules, and classroom needs. Keep it simple by giving everyone the same five dumplings, or let students choose the interests and activities that best represent them.
This low-prep back-to-school craft and bulletin board activity is perfect for the first day or week of school, All About Me units, classroom community activities, Meet the Teacher, open house, or really all year!
Students already love cute dumpling squishies, so this familiar theme makes an instant connection and gets them excited about completing an All About Me activity.
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Every student receives the same five All About Me dumplings:
Students complete, color, cut, and glue the five dumplings into their baskets.
This version is perfect when you want:
Students choose from 75+ different dumpling designs, with each dumpling featuring a different activity, interest, food, animal, sport, hobby, school item, or favorite thing.
The choices include a wide variety of kid-friendly interests such as books, art, music, sports, games, animals, foods, toys, outdoor activities, school supplies, and more.
Print the dumplings six to a page and cut them into individual squares. Place the choices in baskets, trays, or around a table so students can select the dumplings that best represent them. Students then color, cut, and glue their chosen dumplings into the basket craft.
A self-portrait dumpling can also be provided to every student, although it is optional.
This version is perfect for:
Full directions with photos are included as a teaching aide.
Create an All About Our Class Bulletin Board: Have every student complete a basket, then display the finished projects together. Because students can choose from 75+ dumplings, every basket will look different and give classmates something new to discover.
Use It as a Get-to-Know-You Activity: After students assemble their crafts, invite them to share one or two dumplings with the class, a partner, or a small group. The pictures provide helpful prompts for students who may feel nervous speaking during the first days of school.
Add It to a Fine Motor Center: Place the Version 2 dumplings in baskets or trays and let students choose, color, cut, and assemble their crafts over several rotations.
Make It a Family Activity: Send the craft home for students to complete with their families, then use the finished baskets for a classroom display or sharing activity.
Keep It Simple: Short on time? Use Version 1 so everyone completes the same five prompts. You still get a personalized, meaningful activity without managing dozens of choices.
The beginning of the school year is filled with activities that ask students to share about themselves, but this one feels fresh, playful, and exciting. Instead of completing another traditional worksheet, students create a personalized basket filled with dumplings that show what they enjoy.
You get an engaging All About Me activity, fine motor craft, classroom community lesson, and bulletin board display in one resource. Students get a project they will be proud to make, share, and see displayed in the classroom.
Bring the dumpling squishy excitement into your classroom and give every student a fun way to say, “This is me!”
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