Celebrate friendship, kindness, and classroom community with My Lovely Classmates—a sweet activity where children draw their classmates in little photo-style frames and write each friend’s name underneath. It’s a fun way to help kids learn about one another, remember names, and build a caring, connected classroom.
Perfect for back-to-school season, social-emotional learning, or any lesson focused on friendship and kindness.
Ways to Use:
Draw Your Classmates – Each blank “photo” frame is for a different friend. Kids can draw their classmates’ faces, hairstyles, or something unique that represents them.
Write Their Names – Beneath each frame, children write their classmates’ names in English, Chinese, or both. Use “他/她叫… (tā jiào…)” to introduce simple Chinese phrases for talking about others.
Learn Friendship Words – Pair the activity with simple Chinese vocabulary like:
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朋友 (péngyǒu) – friend
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同學 (tóngxué) – classmate
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喜歡 (xǐhuān) – like
Encourage kids to point to a drawing and say: “這是我的朋友… (zhè shì wǒ de péngyǒu…)”
Share & Celebrate – Children can show their finished pages to the class and talk about who they drew. It’s a gentle way to build confidence and encourage kindness.
Why Kids Love It:
Kids love drawing people they know! This page turns classmates into cute mini-portraits and helps everyone feel included and seen.
Skills Reinforced:
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Chinese Vocabulary – Practice names and simple phrases about friends.
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Fine Motor Skills – Drawing small portraits supports hand control.
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Social Awareness – Encourages noticing and appreciating the people around them.
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Kindness & Connection – Builds a warm, welcoming classroom community.
Tips for Parents & Teachers:
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Encourage kids to ask each other, “你叫什麼名字？(nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?)”
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Use this worksheet during first-week activities or friendship lessons.
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Display finished pages as a classroom “friendship wall.”
Pair With:
My Lovely Classmates is a heartwarming way for children to learn names, appreciate their friends, and build a kind classroom—all while practicing Chinese in a natural, joyful way. And come check out our blog post “My Name Is Ai Lin: Activities That Celebrates Identity“!