During Families Week, Year 1 discussed how all families are different and how these differences make each of us unique. They talked about who is in their family, where they live, and the activities they enjoy doing together.
Year 1 Explore What Makes Families Unique
During Families Week, Year 1 discussed how all families are different and how these differences make each of us unique. They talked about who is in their family, where they live, and the activities they enjoy doing together.
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