Lesson Plan
Family & Community Lesson Plan
Students will explore different family structures and community roles by creating a family tree, sorting community helper cards, and reflecting on their own contributions in family and community. By the end, they will demonstrate empathy and understanding of how everyone supports each other.
This lesson helps 2nd graders build empathy, respect, and a sense of belonging by recognizing diverse family structures and community roles. It fosters social-emotional skills as students appreciate how each person contributes to well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud Story
10 minutes
Step 3
Family Tree Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Community Helpers Sorting
10 minutes
Step 5
Personal Reflection Worksheet
8 minutes
Step 6
Share & Closing
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Family & Community Connections
Learning Objectives
What Are Family & Community?
Read-Aloud: Helpers All Around
Activity: Create Your Family Tree
Activity: Sort Community Helpers
Personal Reflection
Share & Closing

Worksheet


Activity


Reading

