Introducing a special needs child to new teachers and caregivers can be challenging for both the parents and the child. Every child has unique interests, strengths, and needs. Parents often need a simple, effective way to communicate that information to their child’s teacher at the start of the school year. All About Me Pages can help make this transition smoother for everyone involved!
My son, Payton, who has Down syndrome, is the inspiration behind these All About Me Templates. We use them to share his strengths and needs with everyone from his babysitters to his therapists. These pages have helped us ensure that Payton’s entire care team is informed and prepared.
These editable All About Me sheets are a great tool for teachers and care providers to reference all year long!
What are "All About Me Pages"?
An All About Me page is a personalized document that allows students to share key information about themselves.
This can include their strengths, needs, interests, and any important details that help teachers and caregivers understand and support them better.
For special education students, these pages provide valuable insights into their unique abilities and challenges.
Your child’s teacher will love learning all about your child and how they can best help them to be successful while they’re at school.
Whether a student has special needs, an IEP, or a 504 plan, an All About Me page is perfect for communicating with their teachers, therapists, babysitters, daycare employees, other school staff, or caregivers of any kind!
What Information Should You Include on All About Me Pages?
These editable All About Me templates for special education students cover all the essential details:
- Basic Information: Name, picture, grade/age, birthday, diagnosis, and any allergies.
- Personal Interests: Hobbies, favorite activities, and a fun quote or fact.
- Vision Statement: Your long-term hopes and dreams for your child’s future.
- Student Goals: Specific, obtainable short-term goals and objectives for your student.
- Student Strengths/”What Works For Me”: Areas where your child excels and effective strategies for helping them be successful.
- Student Needs/”What Doesn’t Work For Me”: Things that your student finds challenging or strategies to avoid when working with them.
These elements create a comprehensive profile to share with your child’s education and care teams, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
How Can You Get Started/Use All About Me Pages in Your Life?
When you grab this product, you’ll get two editable template versions: “Strengths & Struggles” and “What Works/Doesn’t Work For Me.” Each version comes in eight different color options, so you can choose the one that best suits your student or child’s preferences.
The templates are available in both editable PowerPoint files and printable PDF formats. Simply fill in the details and print them out or share them digitally!
- Teachers: Print the templates and give them to your students’ parents/guardians for them to fill out and return at the start of the school year. You can include them in your student info folders and reference them throughout the year!
- Families of Special Education Students: Complete the template and give it to educational staff to communicate your student’s needs, interests, and strengths. This will help people get to know your students and understand them better!
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These All About Me pages are more than just a tool—they’re a bridge to better communication and understanding. Whether you’re a special education teacher, a parent, or a caregiver, these pages can help you connect with your students and children on a deeper level.
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