Back to School One Pager - Digital First Week Get to Know You Activity

Back to school digital one pagers are a high-interest, low-pressure way to kick off the first week of school while building classroom community and learning more about your students as writers and individuals. In this creative personal writing assignment, students visually represent who they are, what they enjoy, and what matters to them on a single slide using a combination of words, images, symbols, and color—making the activity accessible for all learners, including reluctant writers. This first week get to know you activity introduces the one-pager format step by step, teaching students what a one-pager is, what elements it should include, and how to plan their ideas before creating a final product. With clear instructions, planning support, and multiple template options, students can focus on creativity and self-expression rather than worrying about doing it “right,” resulting in a meaningful personal writing task that doubles as an engaging classroom display and a valuable insight tool for the start of the year.

This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete all the work on a device. This works well with distance learning, 1:1 classrooms, remote teaching, Google Classroom, or for online education.

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Included in this Digital First Week Get to Know You Activity:

➡️ One Pager Teacher Presentation: This 13-slide Google Slides presentation walks you through the entire back to school one pager lesson from start to finish. It clearly introduces what a one-pager is, explains the purpose of the assignment, and models expectations so students understand both the creative and academic goals. The slides guide class discussion, outline required elements, and provide visual support as students plan and create their work. This presentation keeps the activity organized and purposeful while still leaving plenty of room for student choice, creativity, and meaningful conversation.

➡️ One Pager Digital Graphic Organizer & Student Slides: Students use the included planning slides to brainstorm ideas, reflect on their interests and experiences, and organize what they want to include before beginning their final one-pager. The graphic organizer breaks the task into manageable steps, helping students move from initial ideas to a polished visual product. This scaffolding is especially helpful for students who need structure and support during the first week of school, while still allowing for personal expression.

➡️ One Pager Digital Templates: Six different back to school one pager digital templates are included, giving students the freedom to choose a layout that best fits their personality and creative style. Students may also complete their one-pager on a blank page if they prefer complete creative freedom.

➡️ Digital One Pager Student Sample: A completed student example is included to show what a strong back to school one pager might look like. Seeing a finished example allows students to better understand how written elements, visuals, and personal details can work together on a single page.

What Teachers Are Saying About this Digital First Week Get to Know You Activity:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lovely resource to make back to school easier, fun and engaging.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I found this resource exceptionally useful for fostering student connections. The clear guidelines and engaging content allowed my students to bond and build relationships in a supportive environment. Thanks for creating such a valuable and effective tool!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love one pagers! This is one of my favorite first-day activities to do with the students and the planning pages help guide them without being geared toward one response.

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