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Foundations for
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Jacob's mom,
Samantha
Jacob's sister,
Rebecca
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Family Ties
Ask parents to donate old neckties for this activity. You will need one for each
child. For safety, cut the neckties to a shorter length.
Read a book such as Families by Donna Bailey, which shows multicultural families
enjoying daily activities.
Point out that some families include brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents,
and cousins.
Highlight the idea that all families have something alike - they care for each other
and spend special time together.
Ask the children to tell you the names of the people in their family.
Write each name, and the relationship to the child, on separate “sticky labels.”
For example, write “Jacob’s mom, Samantha” and “Jacob’s sister, Rebecca” on
labels.
Using one necktie for each child, stick the child’s labels down the length of
the tie.
Display your family lists (ties) on a bulletin board titled “Our Family Ties!”
Junior Helper
Liven up your Dramatic Play Center with new community helper themes.
Use donated props and accessories from a business or service.
In addition to the typical grocery store, post office and beauty parlor themes, try
a bicycle repair shop, pet store, or building construction site.
Invite family members to visit the class, tell about their job, and share a skill with
the children such as making bread or taking photographs.
Allow the children to be a Junior Baker or Photographer by kneading dough or
looking through the camera lens.