Dear Family.

For the next few weeks, our class will be studying families. we will talk about how families live together and help one other. we will also talk about how parents help their children.

 Can you hepl your learn more about families. talt to your child about families in the united states or your country of origin. you may give information about :
 - where families live
 - who is in a family

 Also discuss diferent types of families. who was part of your familiy when you were a child? this will help your child understand that families have been around and will always be here.

 As part of this unit , your child will share pictures of stores. you can help by talking to your child about different stores. talk to your child about what is sold in various kinds of stores.

 Students will write about family members. you can help your child come up with ideas by talking about :

 Different things family members have taught him or her
how he or she would describe family gatherings

 At the end of this unit. your child will work on assignments for a listening andspeaking workshop and a writing workshop. these workshops will help your child practice his or  her listening, speaking and writing skills. then your child will work alone or with other students on a project. your child may need to use the internet or find child to read books about families . ask your child to talk about the projects and the additional reading he or she is doing.

 Thank you for helping us with our unit about families.

 Sincerely,

 Atte miss Angelica :)