Family and Friends
Fun activities use familiar surroundings to introduce the idea of community helpers and roles.
Description : Through playful group activities and creative art projects, learners explore the concept of community. They learn about the roles of different people—from parents to community helpers—while building a sense of belonging and teamwork.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: My Family Section 1: Meet My Family - Lesson 1: Introduction to My Family Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to My Family - Lesson 2: Drawing My Family Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Drawing My Family Section 2: Family Members and Roles - Lesson 1: Who Is in My Family? Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Who Is in My Family? - Lesson 2: What Do They Do? Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: What Do They Do? Section 3: Family Activities - Lesson 1: Family Mealtime Fun Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Family Mealtime Fun - Lesson 2: Story Time with Family Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Story Time with Family Section 4: Family Traditions - Lesson 1: Celebrating Special Days Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Celebrating Special Days - Lesson 2: Sharing Family Traditions Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sharing Family Traditions Section 5: Family Celebration - Lesson 1: Planning a Family Party Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Family Party - Lesson 2: Enjoying Family Time Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Enjoying Family Time Module 2: My Friends Section 1: Making New Friends - Lesson 1: How Do We Make Friends? Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: How Do We Make Friends? - Lesson 2: Sharing and Caring Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sharing and Caring Section 2: Playing Together - Lesson 1: Fun Group Games Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Fun Group Games - Lesson 2: Cooperative Play Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Cooperative Play Section 3: Learning from Each Other - Lesson 1: Listening to My Friends Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Listening to My Friends - Lesson 2: Helping One Another Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Helping One Another Section 4: Acts of Kindness - Lesson 1: Sharing Stories and Smiles Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Sharing Stories and Smiles - Lesson 2: Small Acts, Big Hearts Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Small Acts, Big Hearts Section 5: Keeping Friendships Strong - Lesson 1: Teamwork and Trust Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Teamwork and Trust - Lesson 2: Fun Projects with Friends Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Fun Projects with Friends Module 3: Community Helpers Section 1: Who Are Community Helpers? - Lesson 1: Meet the Helpers Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Meet the Helpers - Lesson 2: Understanding Their Jobs Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Their Jobs Section 2: Everyday Helpers - Lesson 1: Firefighters and Police Officers Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Firefighters and Police Officers - Lesson 2: Doctors and Nurses Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Doctors and Nurses Section 3: Helpers in Our Community - Lesson 1: Teachers and Postal Workers Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Teachers and Postal Workers - Lesson 2: Cleaners and Other Helpers Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Cleaners and Other Helpers Section 4: How Helpers Care for Us - Lesson 1: Responding in Emergencies Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Responding in Emergencies - Lesson 2: Caring for the Community Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Caring for the Community Section 5: Appreciating Our Helpers - Lesson 1: Making Thank You Cards Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Making Thank You Cards - Lesson 2: Sharing Stories of Help Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Stories of Help Module 4: Our Community Section 1: Exploring Our Neighborhood - Lesson 1: What Is a Neighborhood? Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Neighborhood? - Lesson 2: Mapping Our Neighborhood Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Mapping Our Neighborhood Section 2: Places Around Us - Lesson 1: Home, School, and the Park Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Home, School, and the Park - Lesson 2: Visiting Local Places Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Visiting Local Places Section 3: Landmarks in Our Community - Lesson 1: Learning About Landmarks Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning About Landmarks - Lesson 2: Drawing Local Landmarks Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Drawing Local Landmarks Section 4: Working Together - Lesson 1: Community Rules and Safety Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Community Rules and Safety - Lesson 2: Teamwork in Our Neighborhood Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Teamwork in Our Neighborhood Section 5: Celebrating Our Home - Lesson 1: Community Pride Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Community Pride - Lesson 2: Creating a Community Mural Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Community Mural Module 5: Celebrating Community Section 1: Festivals and Fun - Lesson 1: What Is a Festival? Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Festival? - Lesson 2: Festival Arts and Crafts Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Festival Arts and Crafts Section 2: Special Community Events - Lesson 1: Local Celebrations Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Local Celebrations - Lesson 2: Family Celebrations Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Family Celebrations Section 3: Creative Community Stories - Lesson 1: Telling Community Tales Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Telling Community Tales - Lesson 2: Drawing Community Life Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Drawing Community Life Section 4: Art and Music in the Community - Lesson 1: Community Songs and Dance Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Community Songs and Dance - Lesson 2: Fun Art Projects Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fun Art Projects Section 5: Working Together for Joy - Lesson 1: Planning a Community Event Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Community Event - Lesson 2: Celebrating as One Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating as One