F-2 Back to school | All about me - My Family Craft | Fun Activity + Explicit PowerPoint Slides

Would you like an engaging back to school / first day craft COMPLETELY planned for you?

What is it?

This 'My family craft' activity is a fun craft for younger students to complete on their first day/week of school that allows you to get to know them better. It also allows student to learn about different types of families / family dynamics through the PowerPoint and discussions with classmates.

What's included?

A 7-page PDF including:

• 3 different templates ranging from 3 windows (3 family members) to 7 windows (7+ family members).
• Teacher notes.

A 22-page PowerPoint with explicit teaching slides including:

• Learning Intention
• Success Criteria
• I do (space to put your own example).
• We do (explicit example that works through each step).
• You do (gives students a worked example, a list of materials, and list of steps).
• Reflection

PLUS: Slides about different kinds of families including -

- Mother and Father

- Single parents

- Same sex parents

- Step parents

- Foster parents

- Carers

- Adoptive parents

- Grandparents

*Email me to request any more family types*

How to use it:

Simply download, print, and go!

• Use the powerpoint to guide students though the lesson steps.
• Students create the craft by drawing their family members, colouring in the house, then cutting/gluing the windows over the top.

The best part:

It makes a very cute display or first piece of work to send home!

Enjoy! :)