Families Are Different

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Nina Pellegrini
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Grade Level: 1st
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2001, Jan. 2002

Synopsis: After voicing concern that she looks different from her parents, an adopted child is able to find many different types of families in her own classroom, including interracial, single parent, and stepfamilies.

Craft ideas:

• Draw your family. Discuss how each are different or the same.
• Where is your family from? Draw a picture, make badges, hats, etc.