My Family
Every family is special! Let's learn about different kinds of families and what makes YOUR family wonderful and unique!
Learn
A family is a group of people who love and care for each other. Families can be big or small. They help us feel safe, loved, and happy!
Families Come in All Shapes and Sizes!
Different Types of Families
Some families have a mom and dad. Some have just one parent. Some children live with grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other caring adults. ALL families are wonderful!
What matters most: People who love and take care of each other!
What Do Families Do Together?
Families eat meals together, play games, celebrate birthdays, help each other, give hugs, and have fun! Families also teach us important things.
Examples: Reading stories, cooking, going to the park, watching movies, visiting relatives
People in Your Family
Let's learn about different family members!
Mom / Mother
Loves and cares for you
Dad / Father
Loves and cares for you
Siblings
Brothers and sisters
Grandparents
Your parents' parents
Aunts & Uncles
Your parents' siblings
Cousins
Children of aunts & uncles
Examples
Let's meet some families and see what makes each one special!
Example 1: Emma's Family
Emma lives with her mom, dad, and little brother Ben. They have a dog named Max.
What makes Emma's family special? They love reading books together at bedtime! Emma's favorite part is when Dad does funny voices for the characters.
Example 2: Carlos's Family
Carlos lives with his grandma and grandpa. His parents work far away but call him every day.
What makes Carlos's family special? Grandma teaches Carlos how to cook delicious food from their culture. Grandpa tells amazing stories about when he was young!
Example 3: Maya's Family
Maya lives with her mom and her older sister Lily.
What makes Maya's family special? Every Saturday they have "adventure day" where they explore parks, museums, or try new things together!
Example 4: Jamal's Family
Jamal lives with his dad, stepmom, and two stepbrothers.
What makes Jamal's family special? They love playing board games together on Friday nights. Everyone cheers and laughs, even when they lose!
Example 5: Sofia's Family
Sofia lives with her aunt and uncle. She also has three cousins who are like brothers and sisters to her!
What makes Sofia's family special? They have big family dinners every Sunday with lots of food, music, and dancing!
Practice Problems
Think about families and answer these questions!
Problem 1
What is a family?
Show Answer
A family is a group of people who love and care for each other. Families can be big or small!
Problem 2
Can families look different from each other?
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YES! All families are different, and that's wonderful! Some have many people, some have few. What matters is they love each other.
Problem 3
Who are your grandparents?
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Grandparents are your parents' parents. You have grandparents on your mom's side and your dad's side!
Problem 4
What is a sibling?
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A sibling is a brother or sister. Some people have many siblings, some have one, and some have none!
Problem 5
Name one thing families do together.
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Families might: eat meals together, play games, read books, go to the park, celebrate holidays, or do chores together. There are many answers!
Problem 6
Who is a cousin?
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A cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. Cousins are part of your extended family!
Problem 7
Can pets be part of a family?
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YES! Many families include pets like dogs, cats, fish, or hamsters. Pets are loved family members!
Problem 8
Do all families have the same number of people?
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NO! Families can be big or small. Some have two people, some have ten or more! Every family size is perfect.
Problem 9
Why are families important?
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Families are important because they love us, take care of us, teach us, and make us feel safe. They help us grow!
Problem 10
What makes YOUR family special?
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Every answer is correct! Your family is special because of the love you share, the fun things you do together, and the way you care for each other!
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
What is the most important thing about a family?
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The most important thing is that family members love and care for each other!
Question 2
Are all families the same?
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No! Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some are small. All families are different and special!
Question 3
Name three family members other than mom or dad.
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Examples: Grandma, Grandpa, Brother, Sister, Aunt, Uncle, Cousin (any three are correct!)
Question 4
Draw or tell about one special thing your family does together.
Show Answer
Your answer is unique! It could be eating dinner together, playing games, reading books, going to the park, celebrating holidays, or anything else your family enjoys!
Next Steps
Family Portrait Activity!
Draw a picture of your family! Include:
- All the people in your family
- Any pets you have
- Something your family likes to do together
Share your picture with someone and tell them about each person!
- Talk to your family members and learn something new about them!
- Ask a grandparent or older relative to tell you a story from when they were young
- Go back to learn about yourself in All About Me