Families at Home
Every household looks different, and each child's family is deeply important to them. This activity honours the diversity of family structures while giving young children a meaningful way to represent and share who lives with them.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: At Home
- Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Illustrate family members within a home setting
- Verbally describe their drawings to adults and peers
Materials
- Printed house image with 5 windows
- Pencils
- Thin markers or crayons
Assessment
Observe each child's participation and their ability to name or draw different family members. Note whether they can describe their work verbally and how they respond to questions about their family.