Preschool/KG
FromSocial and Emotional Well-Being, Connie Jo Smith, Charlotte M. Hendricks, Becky S. Bennett
What to have - blank paper - markers - crayons - colored pencils - a stapler - tape
What to do Talk briefly about what a census is, how it is conducted, and why it is important. Involve each child in making a census booklet by stapling several pieces of blank paper together. For safety reasons, have them place tape over the staples. Children should create a title page for their booklet and include their name as author. Help children draw all of the people and pets who live with them. Be sensitive about the living situations of children, recognizing that some may have more than one household where they live and others may be homeless and live in shelters or cars. Focus on whom they live with rather than where they sleep. Once their drawings are complete, help the children label their family members and pets. Encourage children to share their booklets with each other so they can see the various kinds of families. Help children be respectful and help them understand family structures different from their own.
Why To record information about their family. To learn about differences in families and family structure.
For more activities check out Social and Emotional Well-Being: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children
By Connie Jo Smith, Charlotte M. Hendricks, Becky S. Bennett Copyright 1997 Preschool/KG