My Family Book
This literacy-rich storytelling activity encourages children to explore identity, communication, creativity, and belonging by creating personalized family storybooks filled with drawings, memories, and meaningful conversations.
Materials
Stapled blank paper or mini booklets
Crayons or markers
Family photos (optional)
Glue sticks
Stickers or collage materials (optional)
Instructions
Invite children to create pages about their family, favorite memories, or important people in their lives.
Encourage children to draw pictures, add labels, or describe their ideas aloud.
Support children in sharing stories connected to their pages.
Encourage children to “read” their books to classmates or educators.
Allow children to continue adding pages and details over time.
Learning Benefits
expressive language
storytelling skills
early literacy development
fine motor skills
confidence and self-expression
identity exploration
communication skills
creative bookmaking experiences
Infant & Toddler Adaptations
Offer simple photo books, chunky crayons, stickers, and familiar family pictures for children to explore together. Model storytelling language by naming important people, describing memories, and asking open-ended questions while encouraging children to create pages, share family stories, and talk about meaningful experiences through conversation and creative bookmaking.