1st grade autobiography project for kids

It’s never too early to start teaching biographies to students.

We hope our mini-guide inspired you to write a first-class autobiography for elementary or middle school.

Many intermediate teachers will teach strong biography units, but integrating them in primary is excellent, too! I’m gathering up some ideas for making biographies fun in your class!

Start by teaching the genre.

Always start each genre with an introductory lesson.

To help with making biographies fun, I suggest a biography anchor chart that you can laminate and keep in your classroom throughout the unit or throughout the entire year. Below, you will see a sample anchor chart for biographies.

Fun Autobiography Project for students to complete at home or at school.

I used this anchor chart to introduce Personal Narratives in first grade.

Autobiography writing book template for kindergarten or 1st grade writing.

Download our free Printable Autobiography Template For Kids!

At the end of each school year I have my students write an Autobiography.

AND I’m linking the letters and clipart for you for FREE! That way, you can replicate a similar anchor chart for your students.

(Link: Biography Header Freebie)

2. Integrate reading into students independent and partner reading time.

Utilize all the time you can with biographies.

Plug them into daily centers and even book bins for students to read during downt