CosmoKidz Activities: 31 Scenarios
What makes a family?
My friend has two dads and I don’t have any.
There are many ways to be a family. Some families have a mom and a dad but not all families do.
1. Imagine having a big family with lots of children, cousins, aunts and uncles who live together or live close by. Imagine living in a small family with no other children or family members close by.
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Imagine someone having two dads or two moms.
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Imagine someone lives with their mom part-time and with their dad part-time.
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Act A
Act B
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My friend has two dads and I don’t have any.
There are many ways to be a family. Some families have a mom and a dad but not all families do.
1. Imagine having a big families with lots of children, cousins, aunts and uncles who live together or live close by. Imagine living in a small families who don’t have children or family members close by.
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Act A
Draw a picture of your family and include their names under their picture.
Act B
Think of something special your family has done and let them know you appreciate them.
*Note to teachers: We suggest that you have a working knowledge of the family structures of your students before using this card or get in touch with families to make sure there is support for students who are experiencing divorce, incarceration, immigration, recent death, adoption, absent parent, etc. We also recommend this website as a resource: https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/early-childhood/families/
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