Identify family members and recognize family diversity
Exercise Difficulty 1 ~3 min hist.gK.f.cul.family_structures.ex_01

Manipulative Place And Describe

Prompt

Place family figurines on the family-tree mat to match the people in your family. Then say who each one is.

M-K-F-CUL-EX-01 Manipulative Physical / non-image

Family-figurine set on a 12x18-inch felt mat with three concentric ovals labeled 'in my house' / 'in my family' / 'in my extended family'.

How it's presented
mode manipulative prompt audio ID audio.hist.gK.cul.ex 01
Answer criteria
type observational rubric
criteria
  1. names at least 3 family members
  2. matches figurine to person without prompting
Hints
  1. Start with the person you live with most.
  2. If you're not sure, you can say 'I have a ___' and the teacher will help.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Selecting only one kind of family member (excludes grandparents, cousins)
  • Confusing 'lives with me' with 'family member'