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Kindergarten→Celebrations Activities→Family Celebration Tree

Family Celebration Tree

Family Celebrations

30 minutes

Individual with teacher support

Learning Objectives

Understand concept of family celebrations
Practice fine motor skills with cutting and gluing
Develop vocabulary about family and celebrations
Create visual representation of personal experiences

Step-by-Step Instructions

1Show children the tree trunk and explain it represents their family
2Help children glue tree trunk to paper
3Add green leaves around the tree
4Choose colored circles for different celebrations
5Help children draw simple pictures on circles (birthday cake, gifts, etc.)
6Glue celebration circles onto the tree as 'celebration fruits'
7Write celebration names with teacher help
8Share trees with classmates

Assessment Criteria

✓Child can identify family celebrations
✓Child uses materials appropriately
✓Child creates recognizable celebration symbols
✓Child shares information about family celebrations

Materials Needed

Brown construction paper (tree trunk)
Green paper (leaves)
Colored paper circles
Glue sticks
Markers or crayons
Safety scissors

Preparation

•Pre-cut tree trunk shapes from brown paper
•Cut various colored circles for celebrations
•Set up art station with all materials
•Prepare examples of celebration symbols

Teaching Tips

💡Be sensitive to different family structures
💡Help children think of various types of celebrations
💡Support children who may have fewer celebrations
💡Focus on any positive family moments

Extension Activities

+Create a class celebration forest
+Compare celebration trees between classmates
+Add seasonal celebrations to trees
+Write stories about favorite family celebrations

Key Vocabulary

family

tree

celebration

tradition

special

together

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