Family Tree Collage

Week 2 Activity - Detailed Instructions

Learning Objectives

Students will identify family members and their relationships
Students will create a visual representation of their family structure
Students will develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing

Materials Needed

Large brown construction paper (for tree trunk)
Green construction paper (for leaves)
Family photos or drawings
Glue sticks
Child-safe scissors
Crayons and markers
Small paper circles for family member names

Preparation Steps

1Send home a note requesting family photos or asking families to help children draw family members
2Pre-cut tree trunk shapes for younger students if needed
3Set up workstations with all materials
4Prepare examples showing different family structures

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by discussing different types of families and how all families are special

Show students how to arrange their tree trunk and branches on paper

Help students glue down their tree structure

Have students place family photos or drawings on the branches

Add leaves around family members

Help students write or dictate family member names and relationships

Allow time for students to share their family trees with partners

Assessment

Observe students' understanding of family relationships
Note fine motor skill development in cutting and gluing
Listen to students' descriptions of their family members
Document the variety of family structures represented

Teaching Tips

Be sensitive to different family structures and living situations
Include pets as family members if children want to
Help students who may not have photos by drawing family members together
Display all family trees to celebrate the diversity of families

Extension Activities

Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience

1
Create a class book featuring all family trees
2
Invite family members to visit and share family traditions
3
Compare family trees to real trees in nature
4
Research family heritage and cultural backgrounds

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Craft

60 minutes (over 2 sessions)

Individual work with peer sharing