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Family
Crest added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Discuss family crests. Then brainstorm
with children to get ideas that could
represent their family histories or lives. Here are just a few of the many
possibilities:
Flags that represent the countries their families came from
Pictures of foods that are common to their ethnicity
Pictures that represent first or last names
Drawings that depict favorite family events
Photos that show family celebrations
Need: A large
piece of paper, at least 11"x14", The pictures, Crayons,
markers, pencil, An outline of a shield cut from oak tag, Glue (optional)
Directions:
On the large piece of paper, trace the
oak tag shield or draw an outline of
any shape (such as an oval). Divide the shape into three or four equal
sections. In each section, draw a picture that represents one idea about
your family.
Some children may prefer to cut out pictures from magazines or use a
family
photograph. Another alternative is to use a computer, since this activity
can be done easily with any drawing program. Laminate the finished crests,
if possible. Have children share and compare their crests.
Mommy and
Daddy Collage added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need: Magazine,
paper, glue, scissors
Directions: In advance (or
if the children are old enough the can do it themselves.), cut out
magazine pictures of male adults doing things with children and pictures
of female adults with children. Glue picture onto a piece of paper
for a family collage.
Family
Puppets added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need: Paper,
craft stick, collage material
Directions: Give each child a cut out of a person (kind of like a
gingerbread man pattern) from multi cultural colored paper. Then the kids
can decorate and make any family members they wish to. Then attach them to
craft sticks and there you go.
Family
Mobile added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
paper, strong paper, yarn or string, hanger Directions:
Have the child draw a
picture of each member of the family. Include the pet if the child has
one. Cut out each family member. Glue each picture on strong paper or
cardboard. Hang the pictures using yarn or string on a hanger to make a
mobile. Print the last name on a piece of paper and fasten it to the
hanger. Hang your mobile in the classroom.
Family Tree
added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need: paper,
apple shaped sponge, markers
Directions: Give them each a tree shape
drawn on a piece of paper and sponges cut into apple shapes have them
sponge paint the apples onto the tree to represent each family member
provider will write names on the apples.
Family
Home
added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
Milk carton, paper, crayons and markers, tongue depressors
Directions:
Use a milk carton cut in half and cover with construction paper.
Have
children add windows, doors, trees, etc., cut from construction paper (or
draw on details) to resemble the child's house. Have the children draw the
members of their families and include pets on tongue depressors and place
them into the house.
Family
Hand Prints
added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
Paper, collage materials
Directions:
Have each child's family trace their hands on paper. Each family member
can decorate their hand any way they wish. Each child can then make a hand
print
collage of their family.
Families
Collage
added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
Magazines, paper, glue
Directions:
Have the children make a collage out of magazine pictures of families.
My
Family Is Special
added
8-22-01 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
Paper, glue
Directions:
Trace the child's handprint twice. Cut out. Also cut out a long rectangle
(this will be the arms). Glue one handprint on either end of the long
rectangle (arms). Write on the arm part: "My family is special
because........" Have the children finish the sentence.
Potato
Print Family added
8-19-02 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
Paper, paint, potato, knife (Adult only)
Directions:
Use different sizes of potatoes to
represent each family member paint them different colors & print onto
construction paper.
Family
Portrait added
8-26-02 Original Author
Unknown
Need:
Paper Plates, Yarn, Crayons, markers, or paint
Directions:
Let the children create a picture of
their family on the inside of the plate.
Then put holes in the sides of the plate and thread the yarn through it.
Now you can hang the family portraits on the wall.
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