My world and community
Map My Classroom
Draw a bird’s-eye map of your classroom with a key and a compass rose.
Thinking sheet · My world and community
My People Tree
Fill a tree with the people who matter to you: family, friends, neighbors and helpers.
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 25 minutes
- Kids practice
- relationships, belonging, writing names
What kids do
“Write or draw the people in your life on the branches!”
- My people tree
- Something one of them taught me:
- The roots of my tree (what keeps me strong):
How to run it
- Every family looks different. Include anyone who cares for you.
- Pets count too!
- Add photos at home if you like.
Talk about it
- Who is on your tree?
- Who would you add next year?
- Whose tree are you on?
Take it further
Make a people tree for a book character.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
More thinking sheets
My world and community
Me on the Map
Zoom out from your street to your town, your country, your continent and the whole planet.
My world and community
Who Helps Our Town?
Draw six community helpers at work and write how each one keeps the town running.
My world and community
When I Grow Up
Draw yourself at a job you might love, with the uniform, tools and workplace.
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