We Are Family

Family traditions come in all shapes and sizes. Around the winter holidays, families gather around tables to eat food and play games, while spending time together to sing and give gifts. Whether it is Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, family...

Students discover their family history. For this genealogy lesson, students participate in a discussion about family history and why it is important. Students create a family tree and present the family tree to the class. Students write...

Celebrate the uniqueness of your students with this character building activity series. In order to learn about and appreciate diversity and individuality, children create All About Me books by cutting out and drawing pictures that...

Learners explore their family history.  In this series of roots lessons, students participate in a variety of activities to learn about families.  Learners compare and contrast, discuss, read stories, and create art projects to help them...

Holidays bring their own special joys and stresses. Prepare learners on the autism spectrum for Christmas family get togethers using this social story that not only lets them know what may happen, but also details how they should behave.

Where is France? Interest young learners in exploring France, French language, and French culture. They identify similarities and differences between French and American families, speak the French words for family members, analyze maps,...

Young scholars complete a chart comparing and contrasting African villages with their own communities. The lesson plan focuses on the Mbuti and Fulani people. They explore their style of living, their traditions and everyday life in...

In this ESL conversation worksheet, students examine 7 pictures of family members and a question that relates to it. Students collaborate with a partner to ask and answer these questions about family.

Learners explore diversity in families. In this social studies lesson, students read the book The Crayon Box That Talked and brainstorm traditions they have with their family. Learners create crayon templates with a sentence about a...

Students investigate family traditions. In this family traditions lesson plan, students read the book, The Relatives Came, and interview their parents about a family tradition they have. Students report and share their results of the...