Family and Community
Grade 1 · Social Studies · Study Guide
Learn about families, the different kinds there are, and how families make up communities.
A family is a group of people who love and take care of each other. Families come in many shapes and sizes. Some families have two parents, some have one parent, some have grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other caring adults. Every family is special!
Families live together in homes and help each other every day. Parents or guardians make sure children are fed, clothed, safe, and loved. Children help by doing chores, being kind, and doing well in school. Older brothers and sisters often help younger siblings too.
Many families together make a community. A community is a place where people live, work, and play together. Your neighborhood, town, or city is your community. People in a community help each other just like families do. They share parks, schools, libraries, and stores. When everyone works together, the community becomes a better place for all.
| Family Member | Way They Help |
|---|---|
| Parent / Guardian | Provides food, shelter, and love |
| Child | Does chores and follows rules |
| Grandparent | Shares wisdom and stories |
| Sibling | Plays with and supports brothers/sisters |
Key terms
- family
- A group of people who love and care for each other
- community
- A place where people live, work, and play together
- responsibility
- A job or duty that you are supposed to do
- neighbor
- Someone who lives near you
Flashcards
- family
- A group of people who love and care for each other
- community
- A place where people live, work, and play together
- responsibility
- A job or duty you are supposed to do
- neighbor
- Someone who lives near you
- chore
- A small job done at home to help the family
- guardian
- An adult who is responsible for taking care of a child
Practice questions
What is a family?
- A group of people who love and care for each other
- A group of students in a classroom
- People who work in the same building
- A team that plays sports together
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Answer: A group of people who love and care for each other
A family is defined by the love and care members share, regardless of size or shape.
All families look exactly the same and have the same number of people.
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Answer: False
Families come in many different sizes and arrangements — all are valid and special.
What is a community?
- Only the people in your house
- A place where people live, work, and play together
- A school classroom
- A country far away
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Answer: A place where people live, work, and play together
A community is made up of many families and individuals sharing a place and helping one another.
A job or duty that you are supposed to do is called a ___.
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Answer: responsibility
Responsibilities are duties we have — like chores or homework — that help us contribute to family and community.
People in a community share things like parks, schools, and libraries.
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Answer: True
Shared spaces like parks, schools, and libraries are what make a community work together.
Fun facts
- In the United States, more than 32 million families have children under age 18 living at home.
- The word 'community' comes from a Latin word meaning 'shared by all.'
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