AC9HPFP01
Investigate who they are and the people in their world
Elaborations
• making personal connections with stories that explore identity and belonging; discussing who they are, where they come from and people in their lives
• exploring similarities and differences in family structures in First Nations Australian communities and other cultures
• exploring cultural practices from different cultures, including the cultures of Asia, that are important to individuals, families and communities
• identifying different families in their communities; for example, 2-parent, single-parent, extended and non-traditional families
• identifying ways they use their strengths in physical activities to help themselves and others to be successful
• recognising that they have a right to belong and contribute to a variety of groups
![[T4R] A Family is a Family is a Family: L2 Making Predictions](https://stevendegc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/T4R-A-Family-is-a-Family-L2-Cover.jpg)
✎ english and health[T4R] A Family is a Family is a Family: L2 Making Predictions
• We are learning to make predictions about the text.
📔 health and hassA Family Is a Family Is a Family
Written by Sara O’Leary
Illustrated by Qin LengTheme/topic: Diversity, Family,
Suggested learning area: AC9HPFP01 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) AC9HPFP02 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) AC9HSFK01 (Humanities and Social Sciences – Foundation)This heartwarming book celebrates diverse family structures and the love that binds them together. Through a classroom discussion, children share stories about their families, highlighting the uniqueness of each one while reinforcing the idea that all families are special.
This book provides opportunities for young students to explore concepts of family by recognising and describing family members (AC9HSFK01 – Foundation Year, Humanities and Social Sciences). It also encourages children to develop a sense of self within their family (AC9HPFP01 – Foundation Year, Health and Physical Education) while practising personal and social skills to interact respectfully with others, particularly in understanding inclusion and acceptance (AC9HPFP02 – Foundation Year, Health and Physical Education).
With its gentle storytelling and wonderful illustrations, A Family is a Family is a Family fosters empathy, respect, and an appreciation for the many forms that family can take.
![[T4R] A Family is a Family is a Family Reading Unit for Foundation Year](https://stevendegc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/T4R-A-Family-is-a-Family-UnitOverview.jpg)
AC9HPFP01
Investigate who they are and the people in their world
Elaborations
• making personal connections with stories that explore identity and belonging; discussing who they are, where they come from and people in their lives
• exploring similarities and differences in family structures in First Nations Australian communities and other cultures
• exploring cultural practices from different cultures, including the cultures of Asia, that are important to individuals, families and communities
• identifying different families in their communities; for example, 2-parent, single-parent, extended and non-traditional families
• identifying ways they use their strengths in physical activities to help themselves and others to be successful
• recognising that they have a right to belong and contribute to a variety of groups