👨👩👧👦 My Family
Class 1 EVS · Unit 2 of 11 · about 120 minutes
In this unit, children explore who is in their family, how family members care for one another, and the difference between big and small families. They observe and describe how they help at home, connecting family roles to everyday actions. The unit builds observation and comparison skills through real family experiences.
What your child will learn
- Students will name the members of their family and state how each one is related to them.
- Students will describe one way each family member cares for them (feeds, clothes, plays, helps).
- Students will compare big and small families and give one example of each.
- Students will state one way they can help at home and demonstrate it in a role-play.
Lessons in this unit
- Who Is in My Family: Naming family members and their relationships.
- How Family Members Care: Describing how each family member cares for the child.
- Big and Small Families: Comparing big and small families.
- Helping at Home: Stating and demonstrating one way to help at home.
Key words
- family
- People who love and care for each other, like parents, brothers, and sisters.
- care
- To help and look after someone, like a mother feeds a baby.
- big family
- A family with many people, like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
- small family
- A family with only a few people, like parents and one child.
- help
- To do something for someone, like setting the table for dinner.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- A grandmother is not family because she does not live with me.
- Help: Family includes people who love and care for you, even if they live elsewhere.
- Only mothers care for children.
- Help: Fathers, sisters, and brothers also care for you in different ways.
- A big family is better than a small family.
- Help: Both big and small families are good; what matters is love and care.
- Only grown-ups can help at home.
- Help: Children can help in small ways, like setting the table or picking up toys.
Try this at home
- Matching names to family members
- Matching family members to caring actions
- Sorting families by size
- Role-play of helping action
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Who is a member of your family? (Your grandmother / Your teacher / The shopkeeper / The bus driver)
Show answer
Your grandmother. Grandmother is part of your family. Teachers and shopkeepers help you, but they are not family. - Who helps you eat your food? (A grown-up in the family / The sun / A tree / A car)
Show answer
A grown-up in the family. A grown-up in your family helps you eat your food. - True or false: A small family has only a few people.
Show answer
True. A small family has only a few people, like parents and one child.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "My Family" (Class 1 EVS)?
Your child will be able to: Students will name the members of their family and state how each one is related to them.; Students will describe one way each family member cares for them (feeds, clothes, plays, helps).; Students will compare big and small families and give one example of each.; Students will state one way they can help at home and demonstrate it in a role-play..
How does MangoMindz teach "My Family"?
In 4 short parts (Who Is in My Family, How Family Members Care, Big and Small Families, Helping at Home). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "My Family" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 4 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "My Family" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Matching names to family members; Matching family members to caring actions. Then ask a quick question aloud: Who is a member of your family? (Your grandmother / Your teacher / The shopkeeper / The bus driver)
What mistakes do children often make in "My Family"?
A grandmother is not family because she does not live with me. Fix: Family includes people who love and care for you, even if they live elsewhere. Only mothers care for children. Fix: Fathers, sisters, and brothers also care for you in different ways. A big family is better than a small family. Fix: Both big and small families are good; what matters is love and care.
Is "My Family" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "My Family" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.