ACTIVITY 2: MY FAMILY EXERCISE
My family
Aim: To introduce the children to each other's families and put them into context.
Materials: Paper and crayons
Description: Each child is asked to draw a picture of their family and then, in turn, to tell the group who is who in their family.
Time: 20 min.
Guidelines: The children are invited to draw their families on a large sheet of paper. A pre-drawn house can motivate younger children.
Discussion
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Ask the children to tell the group briefly who is who in their family.
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Encourage them to mention all the important people in their family, even if they do not live with them.
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Ask the group to indicate why every member in their family is important to his or her family.
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Talk about family roles and why everyone's specific role is important in a family.
Climbing up the Tree exercise
Closing
BACKGROUND FOR THE FACILITATOR
Be aware of how the children react when introducing the body-map activity. Focus with the discussions on how the child sees him
or herself and his or her role in the family.
ASSESSMENT
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Is the child able to describe himself or herself?
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Does the child have an idea how his or her family sees him or her?
HOMEWORK
Ask the group to take his or her family drawing back home and to show his or her mother the drawing.
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