My Family Members
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What you will learn
- 1Name the people in your family
- 2Describe what each family member does
- 3Use words like sibling and grandparent
Mini Lesson
Your family is one of the most important groups in your life — these are the people who love and care for you every day!
Who is in a family?
- A family can have a mom, a dad, brothers, sisters, grandparents, and more.
- Example: Mom and Dad are your parents — the grown-ups who take care of you.
- Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some families are big; some are small.
Brothers, sisters, and siblings
- A brother is a boy who shares the same parents as you.
- A sister is a girl who shares the same parents as you.
- Together, brothers and sisters are called siblings.
Grandparents
- Your grandma (grandmother) is the mother of your mom or dad.
- Your grandpa (grandfather) is the father of your mom or dad.
What do family members do?
- Parents keep you safe, healthy, and loved.
- Every family member has a role — a special job they do in the family.
Words to know
Family
The group of people who love and care for you
e.g. My family takes care of me.
Parent
A grown-up who is your mom or dad
e.g. My parent makes me dinner.
Sibling
A brother or a sister
e.g. I have one sibling — my brother.
Grandparent
The mother or father of your mom or dad
e.g. My grandparent tells me stories.
Role
A special job a person does in the family
e.g. My role is to feed the cat.
Ask yourself: "Who are the people in my family? What is each person's role? Do I have any siblings or grandparents?"
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