Minds On
Activities with friends and family
What do you like to do with your family and friends?
Explore the following two videos about families.
This is my family - Kate and Zachary
Zoe - My two families
What did you learn from these videos? How might someone else learn something different from these videos?
Now explore this video: Yousaf and his family
After examining the video, reflect on how every family is different and how that is OKAY! Think back to how our differences are what make us unique. Even though our families can look different, they all have similarities. Love, kindness, and caring can be seen in different types of families.
Action
Recalling memories
Apply what you learned in the Minds On section and choose four different memories to reflect upon.
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Think about family memories, fun experiences with friends, or something that you would like to do with either group.
Record a memory or a story idea. You can use the Planning Sheet below or another method of your choice to record your ideas.
| Memory | Description | Rough Drawing |
|---|---|---|
| Example: Baking with my mom | I like to bake cookies with my mom |  |
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Consolidation
Telling my story
Put it together
Choose your favourite memory or story idea from your organizer or notes. Now is your chance to share the whole memory or story! Create three pictures that describe your memory or your story and put them in order.
Travelling for a vacation
A family at a vacation spot
A family returning from a vacation happy
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.