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My Family

English Reception
This unit is part of Reception English Ourselves and our Families

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Active Learning

  1. Peace at last
  2. Differences
  3. The 'large' family
  4. My family

Creating and Thinking Critically

  1. Bake a family
  2. My family (and other animals)
  3. Family zoo
  4. All about us!

Books to Share

  1. Share the story Peace at Last.
  2. Read The Great Big Book of Families up to ‘Holidays’. Pause to discuss each page. Then turn back to ‘spreads’ 2 & 3.
  3. Read rest of The Great Big Book of Families and discuss each page.
  4. Look through The Great Big Book of Families. Pause at the last page. Point out that we learned last week that each child is special and now we see that each family is special too.
  5. Re-read Peace at Last encouraging children to join in.

Poetry/Rhyme of the Week: I have a little brother
Introduce on Monday (send a copy home). Rehearse and chant during week, and enjoy at home!

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