Evening Family Time

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About This Video

Evening Family Time is a supportive life skills video that helps children understand how to participate in calm, positive family routines at the end of the day. This video teaches learners to spend time with family, take turns, talk kindly, and enjoy shared activities before bedtime.

Learning Objectives

After watching this video, learners will:

  1. Describe the purpose of evening family time as a routine for connection and relaxation
  2. Identify examples of shared family activities such as games, storytelling, or quiet time
  3. Demonstrate how to take turns and follow rules during family games
  4. Practice active listening skills during group conversations
  5. Recognize the emotional benefits of family routines like feeling loved, calm, and included
  6. Use appropriate greetings and goodbyes such as “Goodnight” or giving hugs during transitions

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Clinician & Educator Supports

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in conversations with peers and adults in group settings
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4 – Describe familiar people and events with prompting and support
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use acquired vocabulary to express experiences and emotions

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Engage in collaborative conversations with peers and adults
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 – Describe events using relevant details and clear expression
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use grade-appropriate words and phrases about family and daily routines

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations about shared experiences
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4 – Tell a story or describe a situation with relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use acquired vocabulary to discuss feelings, routines, and social situations

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage in group discussions about familiar topics
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 – Report on a topic with appropriate facts and relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use vocabulary related to emotions, cooperation, and family roles

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Engage in discussions with diverse partners about shared experiences
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use domain-specific vocabulary to describe family interactions and group activities

Grades 5–8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1–8.1 – Participate effectively in discussions, building on others’ ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4–8.4 – Report on events or experiences with relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6–8.6 – Use vocabulary related to interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being

  • The student will describe two family activities and the emotions they associate with them using complete sentences in 4 of 5 opportunities by [date].
  • The student will demonstrate turn-taking skills in a role-played family game with 80% accuracy and no more than one prompt by [date].
  • The student will express a personal story or event during group discussion using relevant details and sequencing with minimal cues by [date].
  • The student will identify and use three positive ways to say goodnight to family members in structured practice by [date].
  • The student will ask and answer questions about shared family routines in structured language tasks in 4 out of 5 trials by [date].
  • The student will participate in a conversation about a familiar routine using emotion words and appropriate conversational behaviors by [date].

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