Objective

By the end of this lesson, Evie will have explored the concept of family through fun and engaging play activities that encourage her to recognize family members and their roles, fostering a sense of connection and understanding.

Materials and Prep

• No specific materials are needed for this lesson, just your imagination and willingness to play!
• Before the lesson, think about the family members you want to include in the activities, such as parents, siblings, grandparents, and pets.

Activities

• Family Role Play:

  Evie can pretend to be different family members. You can take turns acting out what each family member does. For example, pretend to be a parent cooking, a sibling playing, or a grandparent reading a story.

• Family Story Time:

  Tell Evie a short story about your family or make up a fun story together. Use simple language and encourage her to add her own ideas about what family members do.

• Family Song and Dance:

  Sing a simple song about family, like "We Are Family." Encourage Evie to dance and move like different family members while singing along.

• Family Picture Drawing:

  Ask Evie to draw a picture of her family. You can guide her by asking questions about who she wants to include and what they like to do together.

Talking Points

• "Who is in our family? Can you name them?"
• "What does Mommy do? What about Daddy?"
• "Can you pretend to be a brother or sister? What do they like to play?"
• "Let's sing about our family! Can you dance like Grandma?"
• "What do you like to do with your family? Let's draw it!"