Belonging Unit Activities
Engaging hands-on activities to help kindergarten students explore identity, family, school, and community through creative expression and meaningful connections.
15 engaging activities across 5 weeks that help kindergarten students explore different concepts through hands-on learning, creative expression, and meaningful connections.
Hands-on Learning
Creative Expression
Social Development
Cultural Connection
Week 1: All About Me
3 activities focusing on all about me
Self-Portrait Gallery
25 min
Art Activity
Materials needed:
Mirrors
Crayons
Paper
Picture frames
My Favorite Things Circle
20 min
Discussion
Materials needed:
Favorite items from home
Circle time carpet
Name Dance Party
15 min
Movement
Materials needed:
Music player
Space to move
Week 2: My Family
3 activities focusing on my family
Family Tree Collage
30 min
Craft
Materials needed:
Family photos
Construction paper
Glue
Scissors
Markers
Family Tradition Show & Tell
25 min
Storytelling
Materials needed:
Items representing traditions
Photo props
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
20 min
Photography
Materials needed:
Family photos
Magnifying glasses
Display board
Week 3: My School
3 activities focusing on my school
School Helper Hunt
35 min
Exploration
Materials needed:
Clipboards
Pencils
Camera
Thank you cards
Classroom Rules Poster
30 min
Art Activity
Materials needed:
Large paper
Markers
Stickers
Magazines for cutting
School Jobs Dramatic Play
25 min
Role Play
Materials needed:
Dress-up clothes
Props for different jobs
Name tags
Week 4: My Community
3 activities focusing on my community
Community Helper Interviews
40 min
Field Work
Materials needed:
Recording device
Questions list
Paper for book
Crayons
Our Town Model
35 min
Building
Materials needed:
Blocks
Cardboard boxes
Tape
Markers
Small toys
Community Places Walk
30 min
Movement
Materials needed:
Clipboards
Pencils
Camera
Safety vests
Week 5: Belonging Together
3 activities focusing on belonging together
Belonging Celebration Feast
45 min
Celebration
Materials needed:
Cultural foods
Plates
Napkins
Decorations
Music
Unity Quilt Project
40 min
Collaborative Art
Materials needed:
Fabric squares
Fabric markers
Needle and thread
Display area
We Belong Together Song
25 min
Performance
Materials needed:
Song lyrics
Simple instruments
Microphone
Audience seating
Unit Highlights
Identity & Self-Expression
- • Self-portrait activities
- • Personal story sharing
- • Individual preferences exploration
- • Cultural background celebration
Family & Community Connections
- • Family tree projects
- • Community helper interviews
- • Local tradition sharing
- • Neighborhood exploration