Back to School Math Craft | I Am a Mathematician Activity | Grades 1-3

Help your students build confidence and develop a positive math mindset from the very beginning of the school year! This I Am a Mathematician craft encourages students to see themselves as capable mathematicians while reinforcing the important habits and characteristics of successful math learners. After discussing what mathematicians do, students will create a fun self-portrait craft and complete a writing activity using ideas from your class anchor chart.

This engaging back-to-school math activity is perfect for introducing math workshop expectations, encouraging a growth mindset, and creating an eye-catching classroom display.

What's Included

• Printable craft templates
• Speech bubble writing templates

Perfect For

• Back to School Math Activities
• Math Workshop Introductions
• Growth Mindset Lessons
• Math Bulletin Board Displays
• Morning Work
• Independent Practice
• Classroom Community Building

Grade Levels

1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Encourages students to develop a positive math identity
• Reinforces what mathematicians do and how they think
• Promotes math discussions and reflective writing
• Easy to print, prep, and assemble
• Creates a meaningful back-to-school classroom display

Start the school year by helping your students believe that they are mathematicians! This engaging craft and writing activity makes the perfect addition to your first week of math lessons while building confidence and excitement for the year ahead.