You can also play an All About Me game with a beach ball! First, you’ll need to prep the activity by writing the questions on the ball with a permanent marker. The class will then take turns tossing the beach ball to each other. Students will answer the question where their hand is touching the beach ball.
Another way to get acquainted with your new students is with a ME Bag! I usually give out the ME Bag at our Meet the Teacher event but you could wait and send it home the first week of school, too. I use these medium size craft bags for my ME Bags. They are sturdier than lunch bags and can be decorated as part of the activity if you’d like.