My Family
Children explore their sense of belonging by drawing their family members or using photos to represent the people they love. They may label or talk about each person in simple terms. This activity helps build emotional connection, self-awareness, and communication skills while encouraging children to share and celebrate their family in a personal and meaningful way.
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What do you do:
Ask children to think about the people in their family
Let them draw family members or stick photos on the page
Encourage them to include names or simple labels
Prompt them: “These are the people I love…”
Invite them to talk about their family if they feel comfortable
What's Needed:
Worksheet with space for drawing or sticking photos
Pencils, crayons, or markers
Family photos (optional)
Glue or stickers (optional)
How to Adapt
Younger children: Draw simple family figures or use stickers/photos only
Older children: Add names and short descriptions of each family member
Advanced: Write sentences like “My mum likes…” or “My brother is…”
Hands-on version: Create a family collage using magazine cut-outs
Creative version: Draw a “family tree” or include pets and close friends too
Benefits of the Activity
Builds sense of belonging and identity
Encourages emotional connection and expression
Strengthens language and communication skills
Develops fine motor skills through drawing or pasting
Helps children understand family roles and relationships
Supports confidence in sharing personal experiences
