To meet new families have a Fall Family Night. The children really enjoy helping to prepare and serve a dinner to their family members. Find a meal that is simple to prepare and is generally pleasing to a wide range of people. Family Night is a great way for families to meet and get acquainted and offers the children an opportunity to begin working and playing together.
Family Book
Each child is given a book at the beginning of the unit with a caption on each page. (Books can be made using newsprint and construction paper.) My mother is special because... My dad can... Grandparents are special because....The best part of being a brother/sister is... Each day the children are asked to draw a different picture and complete the sentence with you help. A wonderful book to bring home and 'read')
Family Diorama
Bring a shoe box for each child. Have the children: Paint a background on the inside of it. Make stand up pictures of your house and family. Glue the pictures in your box.
Family Mobile
Illustrate a picture of each member of the family. Include the pet if the child has one. Cut out each family member. Glue each picture on strong paper or cardboard. Hang your pictures on a hanger with yarn or string to make a mobile. Print the last name on a piece of paper and fasten it to the hanger. Hang your mobile in the classroom.
Family Models
Use plasticene to model different members of your family. Make a name tag for each one.