<p> In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 1 of 7</p><p>Dear Parent, </p><p>In My Family / En Mi Familia will help your child understand the important role of family traditions and taking pride in one’s culture. The author of this book shares some of her favorite family stories and traditions. The colorful illustrations help the reader visualize family events as you read the stories. </p><p>The book is bilingual. Together you can find words that are spelled almost the same in both languages. Your enthusiasm for learning a second language will encourage your child to continue learning.</p><p>Do as many activities as you would like. Please remember to fill out the response sheet.</p><p>Activity 1: Read In My Family / En Mi Familia</p><p>What you need: The book In My Family / En Mi Familia What to do: Ask your child to sit close to you while you read. He will enjoy the time you spend together on the activities when he feels that it is a special time with you. This book is a collection of family stories. In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 2 of 7</p><p>Before reading – . Look at the cover and read the title of the book. Then talk about what the book might be about. . Take a picture walk and try to predict what each story might be about.</p><p>While reading – . See how many English words you can figure out. . Can you find any English words that look like or resemble a Spanish word. (example: barbacoa – barbecue) These words are called COGNATES.</p><p>After reading – . When you are finished reading the book. Fold the book in half showing only the picture and ask your child to retell that particular story. . What was your favorite part? . Talk about how it compares or contrasts to your own family traditions. In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 3 of 7</p><p>Activity 2: Family Traditions What you need: Erasable marker What to do: Ask your child to record his/her responses about your family’s traditions. </p><p>About My Family</p><p>My family’s favorite traditional My family’s favorite traditional Spanish food is: American food is:</p><p>A family tradition that I like is ______because:</p><p>Something my family does that is unique is:</p><p>Something that I learned from my grandma or grandpa is: In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 4 of 7</p><p>Activity 3: Building bilingual skills. What you need: Flash cards on heavy cardstock</p><p>What to do: This activity will encourage discussions of family titles and help develop bilingual skills. Turn all cards face down. Try to match the pairs of English and Spanish family titles. Be sure to pronounce each word on your turn.</p><p>Activity 4: Family tree. </p><p>What you need: One copy of the family tree chart</p><p>What to do: Document your family genealogy on the family tree. Add as much detail as you want— names, birthdates, or even birth locations. In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 5 of 7</p><p>M</p><p> y</p><p>F</p><p> a</p><p> m</p><p> i</p><p> l</p><p> y In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 6 of 7</p><p>Mother Madre/Mama</p><p>Father Padre/Papa</p><p>Grandmother Abuela</p><p>Grandfather Abuelo </p><p>Sister Hermana In My Family / En Mi Familia Read at Home Page 7 of 7</p><p>Brother Hermano</p><p>Aunt Tía</p><p>Uncle Tío</p><p>Cousin Primo/prima</p>