History, Civics & Social Studies · Preschool
Families in Many Forms
Children meet several fictional families of different sizes and shapes and learn that every one of them is a family. They practice ways family members care for each other and share a special family way, such as a meal, a game or a bedtime story.
- 3 lessons
- About 20 minutes
- Families check: 4 questions
- Ways to answer: count, match pairs, share out one each, sort into groups and true or false
What learners will discover
- Recognize that families come in many sizes and forms, and that all of them are families.
- Name or show ways family members care for and help each other.
- Notice that each family has its own special ways, such as foods, games or stories.
Lessons
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Many kinds of families 5 steps2 practiceabout 7 min
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Families take care of each other 4 steps2 practiceabout 7 min
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Our family ways 3 steps1 practiceabout 6 min
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Families check 4 questions at the end
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