Parent guide
Self-introduction for kids, with examples for every class
“Introduce yourself” comes up again and again: the first day of a new class, a school admission interview, an English speaking test, a competition, a new tuition class. It is often the very first thing a child says to a room of new people, so a confident introduction makes everything after it easier. Here's a simple structure and examples for each class.
By the LearnNova team · Updated 20 October 2026
A simple 5-part structure
Almost every good self-introduction follows the same order. Teach your child these five parts:
- Greeting: "Good morning, everyone" or "Hello".
- Name, age and class: "My name is ___. I am ___ years old and I study in Class ___."
- Family or home (optional): one short line is enough.
- Interests: hobbies, favourite subject, something they are good at or learning, with one reason or detail.
- Closing: "Thank you", or for older children, a line about what they are looking forward to.
The part that makes an introduction memorable is a specific detail. "I like reading" is fine; "I like reading mystery stories, and I've read every Feluda book" is much more interesting.
Sample self-introductions by class
These are examples to show the length and style for each age. Help your child change every detail to fit their own life. An introduction in their own words is easier to remember and sounds more natural than a copied one.
UKG and Class 1 (ages 5 to 6)
Good morning. My name is Riya. I am five years old. I study in UKG. I live with my mummy, papa and my little brother. I like to draw and play on the swing. My favourite colour is pink. Thank you.
Classes 2 and 3 (ages 7 to 8)
Good morning, everyone. My name is Arjun Nair, and I am eight years old. I study in Class 3. I live in Bengaluru with my parents and my grandmother. In my free time, I love playing cricket and reading comic books. My favourite subject is EVS because I like learning about animals. When I grow up, I want to be a wildlife photographer. Thank you.
Classes 4 and 5 (ages 9 to 10)
Hello, everyone. My name is Sana, and I am in Class 5. I am ten years old. I live with my parents and my elder sister, who is my best friend. My hobbies are dancing and building things with blocks. Last year, I made a model of a windmill for the science exhibition, and it actually turned. My favourite subject is Maths because I like solving puzzles. Something interesting about me is that I can say hello in five languages. Thank you for listening.
Classes 6 to 8 (ages 11 to 13)
Good morning, everyone. I'm Kabir Sharma, and I'm in Class 7. I enjoy science, especially anything to do with space, and I've been reading about how rockets work. Outside school, I play the tabla, which I've been learning for three years, and I'm on my school's football team. One thing I'm working on this year is speaking up more in class, so this introduction is good practice for me. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you. Thank you.
Classes 9 and 10 (ages 14 to 15)
Good morning. My name is Meera Iyer, and I'm a Class 10 student. I'm most interested in biology, and I'd like to study medicine or work in public health. I volunteer on weekends at a local animal shelter, which has taught me a lot about patience and responsibility. I also enjoy debating, and last term I took part in my first inter-school debate. My goal this year is to balance board exam preparation with the activities I love. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.
Introductions for different situations
First day in a new class
Keep it short and friendly: name, where they moved from (if they did), and one or two interests. Ending with "I'm looking forward to making new friends" invites classmates to come and talk.
School admission interview
Interviewers mostly want to see that a child can speak comfortably. Practise the introduction, and also practise follow-up questions like "Why do you like that subject?" or "Tell me about your hobby", so your child is ready to say a little more. Teach them to look at the person, sit still and smile.
Online class or video call
Check the camera shows their face, sit up straight, and speak slightly slower than usual. Remind them to look at the camera, not their own picture, while speaking.
What to leave out
- Their full home address, phone number or school timings, especially online or in front of strangers.
- Marks and ranks, unless the situation asks for them. Interests tell people more about who they are.
- Long lists. Three hobbies with no detail are less interesting than one with a story.
How to practise
- Talk first, then write. Ask your child questions (What do you love doing? What are you good at?) and note their answers. Turn those into the five parts together.
- Practise out loud, standing up, a few times a day for a few days.
- Practise with different people: you, a grandparent on a video call, a cousin. Each new listener makes it feel easier.
- Record it once and watch together. Pick one thing they did well and one thing to try next time.
- Vary it. Once it feels easy, ask them to introduce themselves without the script, or in 15 seconds, or to a "new friend". This stops it sounding memorised.
For a full home practice plan covering voice, eye contact and body language, see our guide on teaching public speaking at home. If your child is very nervous about speaking to new people, our guide on helping a shy child may help too.
How LearnNova can help
Introducing themselves confidently is one of the everyday skills children practise in our classes. LearnNova runs live 1:1 online classes on Google Meet for children aged 5 to 15. Our trainers are experienced in training kids to be confident, fluent speakers, and you get a progress report every week and every month. You can book a free demo class (about 60 to 70 minutes, no payment needed), or read about our personality development classes.