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Lesson Title ______________________

__________, Ages ______, Week ____

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LESSON INTRODUCTION

Lesson Title: Family Handprint Portrait

Age Range: 2 years- 3 years

Lesson Domain: Social Emotional

Lesson Objective

To help create happy memories during difficult times with

those we love

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DEVELOPMENTAL GOAL

Lesson Objective: Social Emotional

What are we trying to accomplish?

We are wanting the children to open up about

how they are feeling during this difficult time. We

want them to learn and understand that family is

most important.

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MATERIALS

Here is what you need:

Construction paper (a different color for each family member)

Scissors

Sharpie

Glue/tape

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METHOD

Here is what to do:

Trace each family members handprints

Cut the handprints out

Glue the smallest to the biggest one over the other

Add your favorite quote about family

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MOTIVATIONS AND INTERACTIONS

Here are some tips to keep in mind when motivating and interacting with your child in this exercise.

Encourage the entire family to talk about their feelings

Explain the importance of family

Talk about the reason one hand is smaller or bigger than the others

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