My Family
Families come in many shapes and sizes, and they take care of each other.
Some families are big and some are small. Some kids live with a mom and dad, some with one grown-up, grandparents, two moms or two dads, or other caring grown-ups. What makes a family is love and taking care of each other.
Words to know
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Did you know?
- Every family is different, and every family is special.
- Many families have traditions, like a special meal or song.
- Pets can be part of a family too!
- Families help each other by sharing jobs at home.
Try it! Hands-on activities
Simple things to do together with stuff you already have.
Printables
Read together
Stories to read aloud that go with this topic.
Talk about it
Questions to ask while you read, play or walk.
- Who is in your family?
- What do you like to do together?
- What job do you do to help your family?
For teachers
What this topic supports:
- Head Start ELOF: Relationships with Adults; Sense of Identity and Belonging
- C3 Framework (K–2), History: family stories and traditions