And Still More Family Activities
This week the homework will center on family activities. The activities are appropriate for K-3, except as noted.
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Day 1
As an introduction to this week's activities, read
Margaret Wise Brown's book The Important Book. In
this book she uses the frame "The important thing about . . . is
. . ." She then lists three supporting statements and finishes "but the important thing about . . . is . . ." which repeats
the beginning. Have the children complete this frame pattern at home
tonight as Ms. Brown did using The important thing about my family
is. . .
Day 2
Have the children make a list of as many people in their family as they can. Kindergarten and first grade, just a running list. The second and third graders should make categories such as aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc.
Day 3
Have the children make a list of five things their family likes to do all together.
Day 4
Ask the children to describe what their family will be like when they get older. Talk about such things as: How many will be in your family? Where will you live? What will be fun things for your family to do?