One method that is accessible for all students is to give them a paper bag or shoe box to fill with items that tell their story. While all-about-me bags may seem like a strategy that works best for young children, it can also be a powerful way to get to know students in middle school and high school. If you want to take a shortcut or “hack” and finish your gathering and sharing in a single day, challenge students to fill just a small paper cup and to gather items only from their pockets, desks, binders and lockers.