Share Your Pronouns
Make and decorate pronoun name tags, practice introducing yourself and using respectful pronouns in sentences, and share them with classmates.
Step-by-step guide to Share Your Pronouns
Step 1
Gather all the materials from the list and put them on a clear workspace.
Step 2
Fold the paper or use a blank name tag and cut it to a size that fits on your chest.
Step 3
Decide which name and which pronouns you want to put on the tag.
Step 4
Write your name in big bold letters on the tag using a marker.
Step 5
Write your pronouns clearly under your name so others can read them easily.
Step 6
Decorate the tag with colours and stickers to show your personality.
Step 7
Cover the tag with clear tape or a laminating sheet to protect your artwork.
Step 8
Use a hole punch and string or attach a safety pin so you can wear the tag.
Step 9
Put the name tag on so you can practice wearing it.
Step 10
Say out loud three times "Hi, my name is ___ and my pronouns are ___" to practice your introduction.
Step 11
Bring your finished name tag to class.
Step 12
Show your name tag to a classmate and listen when they share their name and pronouns.
Step 13
Share your finished name tag and what you learned about pronouns on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of a laminating sheet, hole punch, or safety pin if I don't have them?
If you don't have a laminating sheet, protect the tag by covering it with clear packing tape or slipping it into a clear plastic sleeve, and if you lack a hole punch or safety pin attach the tag with a stapler, clip, or tie yarn through a punched hole instead.
My marker keeps smudging or the hole rips the paper — how can I fix these problems?
To prevent smudging when you write your name and pronouns, test and use a permanent or fine-tip marker and let the ink dry before covering with clear tape, and to stop the hole from ripping reinforce the spot with a small piece of tape before using the hole punch.
How can I change this activity for younger children or older kids?
For preschoolers use pre-cut tags, stickers, and adult help for scissors, hole punch, and safety pin, while older kids can cut their own tag, add detailed decorations, write a short pronoun explanation, practice their full introduction aloud, and post it on DIY.org.
How can we make the name tags more creative or long-lasting?
Make the tag more personal and durable by decorating with waterproof markers and stickers, covering with clear tape or laminating, adding a short pronoun definition or QR code under your name, and photographing the finished tag to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about pronouns and respectful introductions
🏷️ Name tags and pronoun stickers help people learn names faster and make new classrooms feel friendlier.
🌈 Sharing pronouns is a simple way to show respect — many people use she/he/they, and some use neopronouns like ze/zir.
🕰️ The singular "they" has been used in English for centuries and appears in works by well-known authors.
🗣️ Practicing sentences with pronouns (for example, "Alex left their book") makes correct use feel natural.
🤝 When classmates share pronouns, it creates a more welcoming space and helps reduce accidental mistakes.
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