Social Studies
My Family
My family
Mother, father, sisters, brothers and grandparents — the people who love you, and how you help at home.
My family
This is Ama's family.
Mama, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa.
A family lives together. A family loves together.
Who is in your family?
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Mother
This is Mama.
Mama holds me. Mama feeds me. Mama sings to me.
I love Mama.
Can you say "Mama"?
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Mama's hug
Mama gives me a big hug.
Warm and tight.
Hug a grown-up. Squeeze!
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Father
This is Daddy.
Daddy lifts me up high. Daddy walks with me.
I love Daddy.
Can you say "Daddy"?
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Daddy comes home
Daddy comes home from work.
"Daddy!" Kofi runs to the door.
Daddy says, "Hello, my boy!"
Who do you run to?
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The people in my family
Mother, father, sister, brother.
Grandma, grandpa, baby too.
Sing it with me!
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Big sister
This is Abena. She is Ama's big sister.
Abena holds Ama's hand on the road.
Big sister looks after little sister.
Do you have a sister?
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Big brother
This is Kwame. He is Kofi's big brother.
Kwame shares his ball with Kofi.
Do you have a brother?
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Baby
A baby is the smallest in the family.
Baby cries. Baby sleeps. Baby laughs.
We are gentle with baby. Shh.
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Grandma
This is Grandma. She is Mama's mama.
Grandma tells stories. Grandma gives me groundnuts.
I love Grandma.
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Grandpa
This is Grandpa. He is Daddy's daddy.
Grandpa sits under the tree. Grandpa sings old songs.
I sit with Grandpa.
Do you have a grandpa?
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Grandma's face
Grandma's face has lines. Grandma's hair is grey.
Grandma has lived a long, long time.
We say, "Good morning, Grandma." We greet our elders.
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Aunties and uncles
Mama's sister is my auntie.
Daddy's brother is my uncle.
They come to visit. We say, "Welcome!"
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Love
My family loves me.
They hug me. They feed me. They keep me safe.
I love my family too.
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Finger family
Daddy finger, Mummy finger, brother finger, sister finger, baby finger.
Hold up your hand. Wiggle each one!
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We eat together
The family sits down.
Mama shares the rice. Daddy shares the stew.
We eat together. Yum!
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Mama cooks
Mama cooks the food.
Stir, stir, stir the pot. Mmm, it smells good.
What does Mama cook at your house?
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I can help
I am small. But I can help.
I can carry my cup. I can pick up my toys.
What can you do to help?
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Sweep
Mama sweeps the floor. Swish, swish.
Ama helps. Swish, swish.
Can you sweep? Swish, swish, swish!
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Tidy up
Toys on the floor. Oh no!
Kofi puts the toys in the box.
Tidy up, tidy up. All done!
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Carry water
Kwame carries a small bucket of water.
Careful, careful. Do not spill!
Can you carry a cup without spilling?
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Say thank you
Mama gives me food. I say thank you.
Daddy gives me a hug. I say thank you.
Who can you say thank you to today?
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Say sorry
Kofi pushes Ama. Ama cries.
Kofi says, "Sorry, Ama."
Ama says, "It is okay."
Hug, hug. Friends again.
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Share
One orange. Two children.
Abena breaks it in half. One for Abena, one for Ama.
We share.
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Wait your turn
Kwame goes first. Then Kofi.
Kofi waits. His turn will come.
Waiting is hard. But Kofi can do it!
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Going to the market
Mama goes to the market. Ama goes with her.
Mama buys tomatoes for GH₵5.
Ama holds the bag. Ama is helping!
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Family at night
The sun goes down.
Mama, Daddy, Grandma, all at home.
We say good night. We sleep safe.
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Family at church and mosque
On Sunday some families go to church.
On Friday some families go to the mosque.
Families pray together. Families sing together.
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Everyone is different
Ama's family is big. Kofi's family is small.
Some children live with Grandma. Some live with Auntie.
Every family is special.
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My family loves me
Mama, Daddy, sister, brother, Grandma, Grandpa.
They love me. I love them.
I help at home.
Give your family a big hug!
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Learn more
- UNICEF Parenting — love, play and care for the youngest children
- UNICEF Ghana — supporting families and children across Ghana
- BBC Tiny Happy People — simple things families can do together every day
- CBeebies — shows about families, friends and feelings
- NaCCA Ghana — the national early childhood curriculum
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Watch more
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Think about it
- Who is in your family? Can you say their names?
- What does Mama do for you? What does Daddy do for you?
- How do you greet Grandma in the morning?
- What can you do to help at home today?
- When do you say sorry? When do you say thank you?
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