Social Studies - Week 3

Introduction (3-4 minutes)

Ask: "Who lives in your house? Who are the people in your family?"

Say: "A family is a group of people who care about each other, live together, and help each other. Families come in all different sizes and types. Some families are big with many people, and some families are small. But all families have one thing in common—they care for each other."

Explain: "Families can include parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even close friends who are like family. The most important thing is that family members love and support each other."

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Step 1: Talk About Your Family (4-5 minutes)

Ask your student to tell you about their family:

• "Who lives in your house?"
• "What are their names?"
• "What does each person like to do?"
• "Who takes care of you?"
• "Who do you play with?"

Affirm: "Your family is special and unique! Every family is different, and that's wonderful."

Explain: "In a family, everyone has a role. Adults usually take care of children, make sure everyone has food and a place to live, and keep everyone safe. Children learn, grow, and help out in age-appropriate ways."

Step 2: Draw Your Family (4-5 minutes)

Give your student paper and drawing materials. Say: "Let's draw a picture of your family!"

Help them draw all the people who live in their home (or extended family members they're close to). Encourage them to:

• Draw each person with details (hair color, favorite clothes, etc.)
• Add labels with names under each person
• Optional: Draw a house or background showing where the family lives

As they draw, talk about what makes each family member special.

Practice (3-4 minutes)

Ask review questions:

• "What is a family?" (A group of people who care for each other, live together, and help each other.)
• "Who is in your family?" (Let student name family members.)
• "What are some things families do together?" (Eat meals, play, help each other, celebrate special occasions.)

Affirm: "Your family loves you and wants you to grow into a capable, responsible person!"

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Say: "Families are important because they take care of each other. This week we'll learn about the different jobs people do at home to keep the family running smoothly."

Ask: "What's one thing your family does together that you enjoy?"

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll learn about the jobs that adults do at home to take care of the family!"

Introduction (3-4 minutes)

Ask: "What are some jobs your parents or other adults in your family do at home?"

Say: "Adults in families work very hard to take care of everyone. They do many jobs at home to make sure the family has what they need. Today we'll learn about all the different jobs adults do to keep the household running smoothly."

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Step 1: List Adult Jobs at Home (5-6 minutes)

Make a list together of jobs adults do at home. Examples include:

• Cooking meals: Planning what to eat, shopping for food, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Cleaning: Washing dishes, vacuuming, sweeping, doing laundry, taking out trash
• Paying bills: Making sure the family has electricity, water, internet, and a place to live
• Fixing things: Repairing broken items, maintaining the house and car
• Caring for children: Helping with homework, giving baths, reading bedtime stories, taking children to activities
• Shopping: Buying groceries, clothes, and other things the family needs
• Yard work: Mowing the lawn, raking leaves, watering plants
• Earning money: Working at a job to pay for the family's needs

Say: "Wow! That's a lot of work! Adults do all of these jobs to take care of their families because they love them."

Step 2: Draw an Adult Doing a Job (3-4 minutes)

Give your student paper and drawing materials. Say: "Choose one job that an adult in your family does at home and draw a picture of them doing that job."

Examples: parent cooking dinner, parent washing dishes, parent doing laundry, parent fixing something, etc.

As they draw, discuss why this job is important for the family.

Practice (3-4 minutes)

Ask review questions:

• "Name three jobs adults do at home" (Any three from the list)
• "Why do adults do all these jobs?" (To take care of their families, because they love them.)
• "Which job do you think is the hardest? Why?"

Say: "Adults work hard to take care of their families. We can show appreciation by saying 'thank you' and by helping out in our own ways!"

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Say: "Today you learned about all the jobs adults do at home. These jobs might not always be fun, but they're necessary to keep the family healthy, safe, and happy."

Ask: "What's one way you can thank an adult in your family for all their hard work?" (Say thank you, give a hug, offer to help.)

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll learn about jobs that children can do to help at home!"

Introduction (3-4 minutes)

Ask: "Do you help out at home? What jobs do you do?"

Say: "Just like adults have jobs to do at home, children can also help! When you do your part, you're contributing to the family. This means you're being responsible and helping the family run smoothly. Today we'll learn about jobs that children your age can do."

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Step 1: Learn About Age-Appropriate Chores (5-6 minutes)

Make a list together of jobs 6-7 year olds can do. Examples include:

• Make your bed: Pull up the blankets and arrange pillows
• Put toys away: Return toys to their proper places after playing
• Set the table: Put plates, cups, and utensils on the table before meals
• Clear your plate: Take your dishes to the sink after eating
• Feed pets: Put food and water in pet bowls (with adult supervision)
• Water plants: Help water indoor or outdoor plants
• Sort laundry: Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket or sort clean clothes by color
• Dust low surfaces: Wipe low shelves or tables with a cloth
• Help put groceries away: Put non-breakable items in cupboards
• Keep your room tidy: Pick up clothes, books, and belongings

Explain: "These jobs might seem small, but they really help your family! When you do your chores, adults have more time to spend playing with you or doing other important things."

Step 2: Draw Yourself Doing a Chore (3-4 minutes)

Give your student paper and drawing materials. Say: "Draw a picture of yourself doing one of these chores!"

Help them choose a chore they do (or would like to start doing) and draw themselves completing it.

As they draw, discuss: "How does it feel when you help your family?" (Proud, helpful, responsible.)

Practice (3-4 minutes)

Ask review questions:

• "Name three chores that children your age can do" (Any three from the list)
• "Why is it important for children to help at home?" (It helps the family, shows responsibility, makes things easier for everyone.)
• "Which chore do you think you could do really well?"

Say: "When you do your chores without being reminded, you show that you're growing up and becoming more responsible!"

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Say: "Today you learned about jobs you can do to help your family. Even though you're young, you can contribute in important ways! Doing your part makes you a valuable member of your family."

Ask: "What's one chore you'll try to do this week without being asked?"

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll learn about how families work together as a team!"

Introduction (3-4 minutes)

Ask: "Have you ever worked on a project with someone and it went faster and better because you worked together?"

Say: "Families work best when everyone works together as a team. When each person does their part, things get done faster and everyone is happier. Today we'll learn about teamwork in families."

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Step 1: Discuss Family Teamwork (4-5 minutes)

Explain the concept of family teamwork:

• "When everyone in a family helps out, the work gets done faster and no one person is overwhelmed."
• "For example: If one person has to do all the cleaning alone, it takes a long time and they get tired. But if everyone cleans up their own messes, the house stays tidy!"
• "Families can work together on big projects, like cleaning the yard, preparing for a party, or going on a trip."
• "Working together also makes the family stronger—you learn to cooperate, communicate, and appreciate each other."
• "Even small children can contribute. Every bit helps!"

Ask: "Can you think of a time when your family worked together on something?" (Cleaning, cooking a meal together, putting away groceries, etc.)

Step 2: Teamwork Activity (Optional, 4-5 minutes)

Do a quick teamwork activity to demonstrate the power of cooperation:

Option A: Building Together - Give your student blocks or books and challenge them to build something. Then show how it's easier and faster when you help too.

Option B: Draw Family Teamwork - Have your student draw a picture of their family working together on a project (cleaning up, making dinner, raking leaves, etc.).

Reinforce: "See how much better things work when we cooperate and help each other?"

Practice (3-4 minutes)

Ask review questions:

• "Why is it important for families to work together?" (Gets work done faster, makes everyone happier, no one is overwhelmed.)
• "What's an example of a family working as a team?" (Any example they give.)
• "How can you be a good team member in your family?" (Do your chores, help without being asked, be kind.)

Say: "When you help your family without complaining, you're being a great team player!"

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Say: "Today you learned that families work best when everyone contributes. Remember: You're an important part of your family team!"

Ask: "What's one way you can help your family team this week?"

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll create your own responsibility chart so you can keep track of the ways you help at home!"

Introduction (2-3 minutes)

Say: "This week you learned about family roles and responsibilities. Today we're going to create your very own responsibility chart! This chart will help you remember your chores and track when you complete them."

Explain: "A responsibility chart is a tool that helps you stay organized and accountable. When you complete a chore, you can mark it on your chart. This shows that you're responsible and growing up!"

Main Activity (10-12 minutes)

Step 1: Choose Your Responsibilities (3-4 minutes)

Help your student choose 3-5 age-appropriate chores they'll commit to doing. Suggestions:

• Make my bed every morning
• Put my toys away before bedtime
• Set the table for dinner
• Clear my plate after meals
• Feed the pet (with supervision)
• Keep my room tidy

Say: "Let's pick chores you can really do! We want you to succeed and feel proud of helping your family."

Step 2: Create the Chart (6-8 minutes)

Give your student paper and drawing materials. Help them create a chart:

• At the top, write: "[Student's Name]'s Responsibility Chart"
• Down the left side, list the chosen chores (3-5 chores)
• Across the top, write the days of the week (Monday through Sunday)
• Draw a grid with boxes where each chore and day intersect
• Decorate the chart with colors, drawings, or stickers

Explain: "Each day when you complete a chore, you can put a checkmark, sticker, or star in that box. At the end of the week, you'll see all the ways you helped your family!"

Practice (3-4 minutes)

Review the chart together:

• "Read each chore on your chart. Do you understand what each one means?"
• "Where will we hang this chart so you can see it every day?" (On bedroom door, refrigerator, etc.)
• "What will you use to mark when you complete a chore?" (Stickers, checkmarks, stars.)

Celebrate: "You have your own responsibility chart! This shows you're committed to helping your family. I'm proud of you!"

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Say: "This week you learned about family roles, jobs adults do, jobs children can do, working together, and now you have your own responsibility chart. You're ready to be a responsible, helpful member of your family!"

Ask: "What are you most excited about on your responsibility chart?"

Challenge: "This week, try to complete all your chores without being reminded. Show your family how responsible you've become!"

Preview next week: "Next week we'll learn about maps and directions—how to find your way around your neighborhood!"