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Social Studies

Materials:

Purple flower

A blank sheet of paper; Crayons or markers

Your Child Will Learn

Start to show awareness of self in connection to people, places, and personal interests.

Here's What To Do

1

Sitting together ask your child, “What makes you, you? Let’s talk about the special things you do at home, at school, and the things you love!”

2

Create a "Who I Am" Web: Draw a circle in the middle of the paper and write your child’s name. Draw three lines branching out and label them "Home," "School," and "Interests."

3

Help your child fill in the web. For "Home," they might say, “I play with my dog” or “I help set the table.” For "School," they might say, “I like playing with my friends” or “I learn about numbers.” Under "Interests," encourage them to share what they love, like favorite toys, games or activities.

4

Point to the web and summarize all of the things you’ve discussed. Keep adding to the web over time – and watch your child’s understanding of who they are grow!

Mother and child play together (animated).

Put PEER Into Action

P

Pause:

  • Find a quiet place where you can write together.
E

Engage:

  • “What is your favorite thing about being at school? How about at home?”
  • “If you could share something you love with your friends at school, what would it be and why?”
E

Encourage:

  • “You’re doing such a great job thinking about all the special things that make you who you are!”
  • “It’s wonderful to see how confident you are in sharing your ideas. Keep going—you’re amazing!”
R

Reflect:

  • “How do you think your friends or family might feel hearing about all these special things about you?”

Not quite ready?

Focus on just one area, like "Home." Talk about simple things they do, like playing, eating, or helping. Ask, “What do you like best about being at home?”

Ready for more?

Expand the activity into a "Who We Are" web by including family members or friends.

Variable color muffin tins (animated)

As your child masters this skill...

They will develop self-awareness, celebrate their individuality.

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