Family
These websites are about families. Children can learn about the different types of families that there are in the world. There are many student activities such as make a family tree, paint a family portrait, or make a poster about how they celebrate special occasions in their families. There is also eThemes resources about grandparents.
Grades
- 1,
- 2
Links
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Families
What is a family? In this unit, students can learn about many different types of families and how families provide for our basic needs.
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Types of Families
This page lists and describes seven different types of families.
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And the Winner is...
Children can make an award ribbon for a special member of their family.
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Houghton Mifflin: Family Celebration
In this activity, children can discuss and illustrate the special days they celebrate with their families such as birthdays, graduations, or weddings. Children can draw a picture of his or her family celebrating and then share their pictures with each other.
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EnchantedLearning: Family Time Posters
In this activity, children can make posters that show the benefits of spending time with family members.
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Scholastic: We Are Family
This is a cross-curricular unit that has print-out activities and tips for learning about families. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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Enchanted Learning: Family Theme Page
This page has many printable activities including family trees and cards for family members. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Enchanted Learning: Family Collage Craft
Kids can make a family collage by cutting out pictures of their family members and gluing them to poster board. You can also decorate your collage with markers. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Family Songs
Here are some songs and poems about families. NOTE: This site contains pop-up and banner ads.
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Family Crest
Students will learn about family histories by making a family crest.
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Family Pictures
Students will create a graph representing their family members.
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ABC Teach: Family
This site has worksheets, coloring pages, flashcards, and many other family-related printouts. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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eTheme Resource: Grandparents
These websites are about grandparents and their special relationships with their grandchildren. Includes lesson plans, printable activities, and booklists. There are also resources on dealing with the death of a grandparent.
Education Standards
- AR
- AU
- AL
- NV
- DE
- OK
