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(Unit 4) Topic 7: 
​Using Literature to Support Diverse Families

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Activities to Support Diverse Families

​Topic 7 Page 11

Lesson Plan: ​My Family Tree

Age Group: ​

• Infant
• Toddler
• Preschool
• School-age

Objectives:​

• Children will create a family tree to enhance their sense of belonging in the classroom.

CDA Competency Standard:  
II.9.3a 

• Candidate promotes children’s sense of belonging in the classroom community.

​​A) Encourages children’s social interactions.

Materials: ​

• Green Paper
• Brown Paper
• Photos of Family
• Book: Me and My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney

Procedure: ​

• Give each child a piece of green paper and brown paper and ask parents to help their child create a family tree with pictures of family members on them. If parents give permission, post the trees in the classroom for all of the students to see the diverse family trees that make up their class!
• Read Me and My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney to the children.  

​Assessment: ​

• Observe and record children’s participation and development of their sense of belonging to support social and emotional development.

CDA (Unit 4) Topic 7: My Family Tree *  Check for Understanding * Page 11

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