Large sheets of paper or poster board.
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils.
Glue sticks or tape.
Scissors.
Decorative materials (e.g., stickers, glitter, ribbons)..Introduction (5 minutes):
Discuss the concept of a family crest and its historical significance.
Explain that they will be creating a family crest that represents their family’s values and history.
Designing the Crest (10 minutes):
Provide each student with a sheet of paper or poster board.
Have them draw the outline of a shield or crest.
Adding Symbols (20 minutes):
Encourage students to think about symbols or pictures that represent their family values, heritage, and interests.
Guide them in drawing and decorating their crest with these symbols.
Decorating and Personalizing (10 minutes):
Allow students to add any additional decorations to their family crest.
Assist students in adding any finishing touches to their crests.
Sharing and Discussion (10 minutes):
Allow students to share their family crests with the class.
Discuss the different symbols and their meanings.
Reinforce the idea of valuing family heritage and values.
Reflection (5 minutes):
Ask students to share one symbol they included in their crest and why it is important to their family.
Reinforce the concept of celebrating family identity and values.