For an activity that lets the children express the things they like to do with their families, print a book template. Make a template with a cover page with a title of "My Grandma," "My Mom" or another family member. If the class is small, let the children choose which family member they want the book to be about and fill in the title page for them. Instruct the children to draw favorite things about the relative on the book pages. If the preschoolers are advanced enough to read and write basic words, include fill-in-the-blank sentences under each page.
Hold a family fun day carnival that siblings and other family members can attend at the preschool. Set up age-appropriate games at different stations throughout the preschool building. It's best to hold the carnival during warmer months so you can use outdoor space as well. Open the carnival by gathering everyone together and allowing the students to introduce their family members to classmates and teachers.
Do an activity that involves components both in school and at home. Send a note home with the children with instructions to put together a collage of family pictures. In the letter, ask parents to assist with the project but to encourage the children to come up with the best way to display the pictures. When the children bring the collages to class, have a sharing time where each child gets up and talks about his pictures and family members. This activity boosts confidence and self-esteem as the children share the important people in their lives.
Complete a family-related craft project with your preschool class that develops fine motor skills. Notify the parents to send a picture of each family member, including the preschool child. Make sure the pictures can be cut. When the students bring the pictures to school, have them cut out each person. Turn each cutout into a puppet by gluing the picture to a craft stick. Encourage the children to role play with the puppets and interact with one another.