A self introduction for kids should be short enough to remember and simple enough to say without fear. A Class 1 child needs only four or five tiny sentences. A Class 8 student can talk for about half a minute and add a hobby or a dream.
This page has English samples of a kids self introduction for each class group, a 10 lines version, a fill in worksheet, and practical tips for parents and teachers. Older students in senior school and college will find better fits on the self introduction for students page.
Quick notes
Class 1 and 2
4 to 6 short lines, about 15 secondsClass 3 to 5
6 to 8 lines, about 20 to 30 secondsClass 6 to 8
8 to 10 lines, about 30 to 45 secondsAlways include
Greeting, name, age, classNice to add
Family, favourite subject, hobby, dream jobEnd with
"Thank you" and a smile
What to include in a self introduction for kids in English
Children do best with a fixed order. Once they know the order, they can change the details every time.
| Part | Say this | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greeting | Good morning or hello | "Good morning, teacher." |
| 2. Name | First name, maybe full name | "My name is Riya." |
| 3. Age and class | How old, which class | "I am six years old. I study in Class 1." |
| 4. Family or home | Who they live with or where | "I live with my mummy, papa and my dog." |
| 5. Likes | Subject, colour, food or game | "I like to draw with crayons." |
| 6. Dream | What they want to be | "I want to be a doctor." |
| 7. Ending | Say thank you | "Thank you." |
For Class 1 and 2, parts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 are enough.
Self introduction for class 1, 2 and 3
Young children speak best in very short sentences, one idea each. These samples use words a six to eight year old already knows, so a child can say my self introduction in English in Class 1 without help.
Self introduction for class 1: 5 easy lines
Good morning, teacher. My name is Riya. I am six years old. I study in Class 1. I like to draw with crayons. Thank you.
Self introduction in English class 1: boy who loves his dog
Hello. I am Kabir. I am in Class 1, Section B. I live with my mummy, papa and my dog Bruno. My favourite colour is green. I like to play on the swings.
Self introduction for class 2: girl who likes dancing
Good morning, everyone. My name is Anaya and I am seven years old. I study in Class 2. My best friend is Meher. I love dancing and eating mangoes. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
Self introduction for class 3: boy who likes puzzles
Hello, friends. I am Yash and I am eight years old. I am in Class 3. I live in Vadodara with my parents and my grandmother. My favourite subject is maths because I like solving puzzles. On Sundays I go cycling with my father.
My self introduction for kids in 10 lines
Many schools ask for a 10 lines self introduction as homework or for a class activity. Each line is one simple fact. This version suits Class 3 or Class 4.
My self introduction for kids 10 lines: Class 4 student
- My name is Tara.
- I am nine years old.
- I study in Class 4 at a school in Pune.
- My father is an engineer and my mother runs a bakery.
- I have a little brother named Dev.
- My favourite subject is science.
- I like reading storybooks about animals.
- I can swim and I am learning to play the keyboard.
- My favourite food is pav bhaji.
- I want to become a wildlife photographer when I grow up.
To make your own, keep lines 1 to 3 as they are and change the rest to true facts about your child.
Self introduction for class 5, 6 and 8
Older children can link two ideas in one sentence and add a small story. A single real detail, like a mural or a bean experiment, makes an introduction memorable.
Self introduction for class 5: student joining mid year
Good morning, ma'am, and good morning, everyone. My name is Aarav and I am ten years old. I am new to this school. I came to Class 5 this month because my family moved here from Lucknow. At my old school I was in the art club and I painted a big mural on the library wall with my friends. I enjoy English and I like writing short stories about space. I also play football in the evenings. I am happy to be in this class and I hope to make new friends.
Self introduction for class 6: a girl who likes science experiments
Hello, everyone. I am Sana, and I am eleven years old. I live in Hyderabad with my parents and my twin sister, Saba, who is in Section C. I love doing small science experiments at home. Last month I grew beans in three cups to see which one needed the most sunlight. I also like cricket and I bowl spin. My dream is to work at a space research centre one day.
Self introduction for class 8: confident and short
Good morning. My name is Neil and I am thirteen. I am in Class 8 and this is my third year at this school. I am the class monitor this term, so if you need anything for the class, you can come to me. I enjoy social studies, especially maps, and I play chess for the school team. Outside school I am learning to code simple games.
How to introduce yourself in school on the first day
Self introduction in school often happens when the school year begins or when a child joins a new school. A few habits help a lot:
- Stand straight and look at the class. Looking at the teacher alone is fine for younger children.
- Say your name slowly. It is the one thing everyone needs to hear.
- Smile at the end. It tells the class you are friendly.
- If you forget a line, skip it. Nobody knows what you planned to say.
- For a new school, say where you came from. It gives classmates a question to ask you at lunch.
Fill in worksheet for kids
Print or copy this onto a page and let your child fill the blanks. Then they read it aloud. It works well for self introduction in English for school students in Class 1 to 4.
Worksheet: all about me
Good morning. My name is ________.
I am ________ years old.
I study in Class ________.
I live in ________ with ________.
My favourite subject is ________.
My favourite game is ________.
I like to eat ________.
When I grow up, I want to be ________.
Thank you.
Tips for parents: practise without pressure
- Write the introduction together using your child's own words, not adult phrases.
- Say it once a day for three or four days, at dinner or before bed.
- Let them practise in front of a soft toy, then a sibling, then the whole family.
- Praise the effort, not perfect English.
- On the morning of the activity, practise only once. Too much repetition makes children anxious.
From self introduction to biography writing
Around Class 5 to Class 8, schools often move from talking about yourself to writing about someone else. Biography writing for class 5, class 7 or class 8 usually means a one page piece on a famous person or a family member, covering early life, work, achievements and why they inspire you. The how to write a biography page explains the steps, while the biography examples page has model pieces your child can read first.
For general advice that also helps parents introduce themselves at school meetings, see how to introduce yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How many lines should a child's self introduction have?
For Class 1 and 2, four to six short lines are enough. Class 3 to 5 can manage six to eight lines, and Class 6 to 8 can speak for about thirty to forty five seconds.
What should a Class 1 child say in a self introduction?
A greeting, name, age, class, one thing they like and thank you. Keep each sentence to five or six words so the child can say it easily.
Should my child say their full name?
First name is enough for most class activities. If the teacher asks for full names, add the surname once at the start.
My child is shy. How can I help?
Practise at home in a playful way, maybe with a toy as the audience. Keep the introduction very short so it feels easy. Remind them that it is fine to skip a line if they forget.
Can kids use the same self introduction every year?
The order can stay the same, but the details should change as they grow. A new class, new hobbies and new friends keep it fresh and true.
How is a self introduction different from a biography for kids?
A self introduction is about yourself and is usually spoken. A biography is written about another person, usually someone famous or admired, and covers their life story.