Family Day
Directions:
Begin by discussing members of each child's family. You may even want students to draw a picture of his/her family for display on "Family Day."
Ask students to make an invitation to members of their family to come to a special "Family Day." The teacher and/or administrator will need to predetermine the day and time of the event. Some suggestions include a breakfast, lunch, picnic (with games), or evening picnic.
On the day of the event, children can help make decorations and snacks for the party. When family members arrive, encourage children to introduce their family members to others.
Baby Care
Directions:Put warm water in your sensory table with a little baby wash. Provide terry cloths, sponges, dolls, small empty bottles of baby shampoo, baby oil, towel, diaper and clothing. Discuss caring for babies, encouraging them to be gentle and keeping the head above water.
Family Homework
Directions:
- Send home a sheet of white poster board and a note telling the parents that you will be studying families next week. Ask the parents to help their children create an “All About My Family” board. Encourage the parents to include pictures of the family members, a picture of their house, and any other special information about the family. Ex. Our favorite thing to do on the weekend, family pets, grandparents, etc.
Class Cookbook
Directions:
- Ask your parents to send a recipe from their grandparents as well as a picture (if no picture is available have the child draw one). Compile the recipes and give a cookbook to the parents.
Family Home living Area
Directions:
- You can add these items to your home living area. Make sure all bottles
and boxes are empty and cleaned thoroughly.
plastic baby bottles, detergent bottles, dish soap bottles, hand soap bottles, cereal boxes, food boxes, aprons, hot pads, child safe utensils, potato masher, rolling pins, plastic cookie cutters, oven mittens, hand towels, wash cloths, shampoo bottles, baby soap bottles, cleaning spray bottles, dresses, clip on ties, scarves, shoes, bibs, baby spoons, etc.