Theme # 28
communal living activities
house & home exploration
Explore the concept of houses and homes where families live.
Discuss the different types of homes and how families share living spaces.
community house art
Engage in an art project where children create a community house using various materials.
Discuss how different families come together to form a community.
neighborhood walk
Take a neighborhood walk to observe and discuss different types of homes.
Talk about the idea that neighborhoods are made up of various families living together.
building a model community
Provide materials for children to build a model community together.
Discuss the different components of a community, such as houses, schools, and parks.
sharing spaces
Discuss the concept of sharing spaces within a community.
Engage in activities that highlight the importance of sharing public spaces like parks and libraries.
community helpers exploration
Explore the roles of community helpers (e.g., firefighters, police officers, librarians).
Discuss how these helpers contribute to the well-being of the community.
collaborative block building
Provide building blocks for collaborative construction projects.
Discuss how each block contributes to creating something larger and more complex.
community garden project
Engage in a community garden project, planting flowers or vegetables together.
Discuss the importance of working together to nurture and care for the garden.
community circle time
Conduct circle time discussions about the concept of a community.
Share thoughts and ideas about how everyone in the community is connected.
creating a community mural
Collaboratively create a mural that represents the community.
Discuss the different elements that make up a community.
role-playing community roles
Set up a pretend play area representing different community roles (e.g., grocery store, post office).
Discuss how everyone plays a part in the functioning of the community.
community storytelling
Share stories about communities and communal living.
Discuss the characters and their interactions within the community.
community flag or banner
Create a community flag or banner together.
Discuss the symbols and colors that represent unity within the community.
community song and dance
Introduce a simple song and dance routine celebrating the community.
Discuss the positive feelings associated with unity and collaboration.
community picnic
Organize a pretend community picnic where children bring and share snacks.
Discuss the joy of coming together for communal activities.
friendship circle
Create a friendship circle where children share positive thoughts and feelings.
Discuss the importance of being friends and supporting each other in the community.
collective problem-solving
Pose simple problems or challenges for the children to solve together.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and collaboration in finding solutions.