Activity Instruction Page
Create a Family Tree
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: All About Me, Fall Leaves and Trees, Family and My Home, Season: Fall
- Learning Center: Social Studies & Emotional Dev
In this exciting activity, preschoolers will learn about their family history and the concept of a family tree. They can create a large classroom tree and add pictures of their family or create individual family trees. This activity encourages creativity, understanding of family relationships, and a sense of belonging.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Brown butcher paper or poster board
– Markers or crayons
– Pictures of family members
– Glue or tape
– Scissors
Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Develop an understanding of family relationships and connections
2. Practice fine motor skills by cutting and pasting pictures
3. Enhance verbal communication skills by discussing family members
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Introduce the concept of a family tree to the class by explaining that a family tree shows how everyone in a family is related. Show examples of family trees and point out how different generations are connected.
2. Provide each child with a piece of brown butcher paper or poster board and markers or crayons. Encourage them to draw a tree with branches.
3. Have the children bring in pictures of their family members or provide magazines for them to cut out pictures. Help the children cut out the pictures if needed.
4. Assist the children in pasting the pictures onto the branches of their family tree, labeling each family member if desired.
5. Display the completed family trees in the classroom for all to see.
6. Encourage the children to share their family trees with their classmates, explaining who is in their family and how they are related.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– For children who may have limited family members to include, encourage them to draw pictures of friends, pets, or even favorite characters from books or TV shows.
– Provide visual aids or templates for children who may need extra guidance in drawing a tree or placing the pictures.
Assessment Suggestions:
– Observe the children’s engagement and participation in the activity.
– Listen to the children as they explain their family trees to assess their understanding and communication skills.
– Check to see if the children correctly label family members on their family trees.
