My Family
This family members ESL lesson uses shark characters and songs to teach mummy, daddy, brother, sister and baby. Children dance, match pictures and identify each member with gestures. They draw and label their own family, then share it using sentences such as 'This is my Mummy.'
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Lesson format
2 × 45 minutes
Level
Starter
Age group
Ages 4–6
Main focus
Speaking first
What students will learn
Lesson flow
Children meet a shark family through flashcards and the Baby Shark song, dancing and using hand gestures for each family member, then complete a matching worksheet and colour their favourite character. The second lesson has children draw their own family, label each person ('This is my Mummy'), and share their drawing with the class, finishing with a flashcard review and family-themed goodbye.
Target language
- • Family vocabulary
- • 'Who is this?'
- • 'This is my...'
- • Simple present tense
Key vocabulary
- mum
- dad
- brother
- sister
- grandma
- grandpa
- baby
- family
- mother
- father
Speaking questions students answer
- • Who is in your family?
- • Who is this?
- • This is my...?
- • How many people are in your family?
- • Who do you see?
Recommended teaching contexts
Why this lesson works
The lesson follows a clear progression: Sing along to the Baby Shark family song, match shark family members to words, draw and describe their own family. Teachers can open the materials and start immediately, while students move from supported vocabulary practice to purposeful spoken English.