Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have explored different aspects of Family through Art, English, History, Math, Music, Physical Education, and Science activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: crayons, paper, picture books about families, counting blocks, music player, open space for physical activities, and household items for simple science experiments.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the picture books and prepare the music playlist in advance.

Activities

1. Art: Have the student draw a picture of their family using crayons and paper.

2. English: Read a family-themed picture book together and point out family members in the illustrations.

3. History: Show the student family photos and talk about their family history in simple terms.

4. Math: Use counting blocks to count the number of family members and do simple addition and subtraction with family member numbers.

5. Music: Play family-friendly songs and dance together as a family.

6. Physical Education: Have a family relay race in the backyard or living room.

7. Science: Conduct a simple science experiment like mixing colors to create new colors and relate it to how families are made up of different individuals coming together.

Talking Points

• "Family is made up of people who love and care for each other. Can you point to mommy/daddy/sibling in the picture?"
• "We have fun counting our family members! Let's count together: one, two, three!"
• "Dancing to music is a great way for families to have fun together. Let's dance like a family!"
• "In our family relay race, we take turns and cheer each other on. Ready, set, go!"
• "Mixing colors is like how different family members come together to create a beautiful family. What color do you get when you mix red and blue?"