National Families Week / Where Our Families Come From
Where Our Families Come From
Children mark the countries their families come from on a shared world map, then share a fact or story about each place.
How to run it
- Display a large world map.
- Children mark the countries their families come from.
- Share a fact or story.
- Display the map in the service.
You will need
- world map
- pins or stickers
- cards
Make it easier or harderYounger children can mark one country; older children can research a fact.
SafetyRespect privacy and let children choose what to share, including Australia.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 2Children celebrate cultural identity and diversity in their community.
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