My Family Story
Children learn that every family has a story and that these stories connect us to our heritage and help us understand where we come from.
Key Questions
- 1What stories does your family tell about the past?
- 2Where did your family come from before they lived here?
- 3What special objects does your family keep to remember the past?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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