Objective:  To teach your child about their family history by making a family tree.

Directions:  You will be provided with brown and green construction paper for this project.  Have your child lay his or her arm, from elbow to finger tip, on the brown construction paper.  Trace your child’s arm, from elbow all the way up his or her fingers and in between each finger.  This will be the outline of the tree.  Cut out the outline of the tree.  On the green construction paper, draw leaf shapes and cut out.  (Make sure the leaves are large enough to write on.)  Write the names of family members on the leaves and relationship, if possible.  Glue the leaves to the branches (fingers) of the tree.  You are welcome to add your own stickers, decorations, and/or pictures to your family tree. 

Due Date:  Family Trees should be completed by Thursday, September 17, and returned to school either before or on that day to share.  Each child will have the opportunity to share his or her family tree. All family trees will be put on display.