Family Flag

Family Flag

Time Frame: over 3 days 

Activity: W.O.N.D.E.R.

Area of Learning;: Inquiry

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“Create a flag or banner that represents your family.  What makes your family unit unique?”

Family project. Think about your family. How can you represent what makes your family special?  Make a family flag with paper or fabric, choose what works for you! 

Process 

1. Research and examine province/country flags for reference 

2. Have your child plan their design, assist when needed.

3. Include; name(s), important symbols, favourite colours, shapes, images etc

4. Have your child draw their design onto surface with pencil or sharpie

5. Keep it simple or elaborate. Do what works for your family!!

6. Assist to paint or colour design. If interested, glue photographs, images etc.

7. Attach a stick or dowel

8. Hang it in your home or outside

9. Enjoy your family flag/banner!

Materials

• Paper or fabric. Choose your size.

• Markers, paint, pencil

• Paint & brushes

• Stick or dowel

• Scissors

• Images, photos and more

• glue

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Child role

• Have a discussion about your family

• Create a design

• Make a flag or banner together with your family

• Have fun!

Parent role

• Ask questions to inspire; 

• Who is in our family?

•  What makes our family special? 

• What do we like to do together? 

• Can we think of a special way to represent our family?

• Research country flags for reference

• Assist in design & creation of family flag only when needed

• Encourage creativity and independence.  Embrace your child’s ideas!