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Life-Changing Events How Families Change

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Students draw a picture of their family, tell about their family and changes that have recently occurred. The counselor discusses that divorce, birth of a baby, marriage, and death can affect the dynamics of a family. Students may listen to books related to families and family changes.

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death, divorce

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death, divorce, family, life changes, social studies
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K
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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