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Coat of Arms Template for Team Introductions

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Use this coat of arms activity to introduce yourself through your interests, a hidden talent, what matters to you, a personal value and your motto.

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How to run a coat of arms activity

Use this personal coat of arms as an introduction in a team workshop or group activity. Each person creates their own shield and explains the choices they are comfortable sharing.

1. Fill the four sections: add words or drawings for your spare time, a lesser-known skill, something important to you and a personal value.
2. Write your motto: choose a short phrase for the banner that connects your ideas.
3. Introduce your shield: explain your sections and motto, then invite questions and notice shared interests.

Illustrative example — fictional content

Sam’s completed personal coat of arms

This fictional example follows the four sections and motto in the template above. Use it as a starting point for your own words or drawings.

How I like to spend my spare time

Exploring local walking trails and sketching the trees I find.

My skill or talent that nobody knows about

I can repair old bicycles and enjoy teaching friends how to fix a puncture.

Something that’s really important to me

Making time for friends and helping new teammates feel included.

A value that’s important to me

Curiosity: I ask questions and listen before forming an opinion.

My motto: Stay curious, lend a hand.