Family & My Home Book Picks for Preschoolers

Family & My Home Book Picks for Preschoolers

​As early educators, we understand the impact that stories can have on preschool students. Books that explore themes of family and home resonate deeply, as preschoolers can reflect the experiences and emotions that they encounter in their own lives. These stories provide opportunities for kids to see different types of families and learn about each other's backgrounds and experiences. Today we will share some of our favorite books for your family and home theme.

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List of Family and Home Books for Preschoolers:

A Splendid Friend, Indeed

​This book beautifully illustrates how friendships can blossom in unexpected ways and highlights the importance of companionship. As preschoolers read, they can reflect on their own friendships and what makes them special.

One Family

​This book takes readers on a journey through the many forms a family can take. From traditional structures to more unconventional ones, it celebrates the love and support that families provide, regardless of their makeup. This book is perfect for sparking discussions about the different families in your classroom

The Family Book

Todd Parr's story shares a powerful message: families come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. This book shows that love is what makes a family, no matter its composition. It's a wonderful resource for encouragement and tends to be a favorite among preschoolers!

I Love You Because You're You

A story that celebrates unconditional love and acceptance among family members. Through illustrations and sweet text, it reassures children that they are loved for exactly who they are. 

Frog and Toad Are Friends

This classic story highlights the deep bond between Frog and Toad as they navigate life’s ups and downs together. Their adventures emphasize the value of friendship and support in relationships.

Me and My Family

Preschoolers will learn about family trees and the relationships that connect them. It provides an easy to understand introduction to the concept of lineage and the importance of family history.

All Kinds of Families

This book celebrates the various shapes and sizes of families, illustrating that love is what truly makes a family. Through this story preschoolers can begin to recognize and appreciate the diversity of families in their community.

We Belong Together

​This book presents a warm and inviting look at how families can form in different ways, specifically through the lens of adoption. The book acknowledges that each adoption journey is personal and distinct, celebrating the diverse paths people take to become a family.

The Name Jar

This book follows a young girl who struggles with her name after moving to a new country. Through her journey, she learns about identity, belonging, and the significance of names in family and culture. It encourages a discussions about personal experiences and family heritage.

All Families are Special 

A wonderful story that reassures young readers that every family—whether big or small, traditional or nontraditional—has its own special qualitie

The Relatives Came

Tells the story of a family reunion during the summer when relatives travel from far away to visit their loved ones. Through simple  language, the book captures the excitement of family gatherings, and the memories created with extended family!

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​We hope you found some great books to share in your classrooms with preschoolers as you dive into the theme of family and self. These stories will help your little ones learn about different kinds of families and encourage them to think about their own experiences. Through these books, preschoolers can connect with the love and relationships that make their families special.

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Family & My Home Preschool Activities

$7.00

The Family and My Home Activity Pack is designed to engage and excite preschool students as they learn about their family, friends, and their home. With a variety of math, literacy, fine motor, and science activities, this pack is perfect for creating fun and interactive learning experiences at home or in the classroom.

This 99-page printable pack includes the following 24 activities:

1. Window Shape Clip Cards
2. House & Key Color Matching
3. Family Count & Clip Cards
4. House Counting Mats
5. Family Photo Counting Mats
6. Family Photo Patterning Activity
7. Ordering Siblings 1-10
8. House Number Mats 1-10
9. Number of People in my Home Surveys
10. Sibling Graph
11. Neighborhood Flip & Find Letters
12. Word Family House Puzzles
13. All About my Family Student Book
14. My VIP Tree Project
15. Families work and play together
16. Family Word Wall Cards
17. I can label a home
18. Different Types of Homes Scavenger Hunt
19. Chore Sorting Mats
20. I can help around the house chore sorting mat
21. Items around the home sorting mats
22. Around the House mini-play dough task cards
23. Family Conversation Cards
24. Trace and Color a House

Also included: Teaching tips, Cover, Directions, TOS, and Graphics Credit

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Me and My Family Tree Pre-K Book Companion

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Enhance preschool learning with our "Me and My Family Tree" Book Companion and Craft.

Dive into the rich world of family heritage through engaging activities inspired by the book. This product includes a carefully crafted book companion and a delightful family tree craft, providing a hands-on and educational experience for young learners. Foster a sense of belonging and creativity as children explore their family roots and express their unique identities.

Inside this Pre-K Book Companion you will find discussion questions, vocabulary review, book review for preschoolers and printable hands-on activity.

This 10-page PDF Includes:

• Vocabulary & Discussion Questions
• Activity Directions
• Book Review
• Printable Family Tree Activity

Also included: Alignment to the Pre-K Printable Fun Early Learning Standards, Table of Contents, Directions, Graphics Credit and TOS

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All About Me Inside and Out Preschool Actvity Pack

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All About Me Preschool Activity Pack! The activities in this pack are designed to engage preschoolers and enhance their skills. This preschool activity pack includes a variety of interactive activities that cover everything from shapes and colors to body parts and emotions. Perfect for home or classroom use, these activities foster creativity, fine motor skills, and early cognitive development.

27 Included Printable Activities:

• Barbell Shape Clip Cards
• Fingerprint Color Match
• Counting Fingers Clip Cards
• Skeleton Puzzle 1-10
• Arm Bones Number Word Puzzle
• X-Ray Bone Counting Mats 1-10
• Happy Face Counting Mats
• Parts of the Body Patterning
• Ordering Feet by Size
• Math About Me Book
• Find the Rhyme Fingerprint Stamping Activity
• All About Me Word Wall Cards
• X-Ray Body Parts Vocabulary Matching Activity
• At the Doctor's Office I Spy
• Good Hygiene Match-Ups
• Roll a Face Game & Dough Mats
• 5-Senses Sort
• Food Sorting Mats
• All About Me Happy-Sad Clip Cards
• Emotion Cards Memory Game
• I Can Label the Parts of a Face
• I Can Label Organs
• Bone Alphabet & Beginning Sound Puzzles
• Simon Says Gross Motor Cube
• All About Me Poster
• All About Me Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice
• I Can Make a Rhythm Pattern

Perfect for:

• Preschool and early learners
• Homeschooling and classroom activities
• Busy bags and learning centers
• Engaging young minds in fun and educational ways

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