Family Tree in Italian: Fun Craft to Learn Relatives’ Names
Building a family tree craft helps children visualize relationships while practicing Italian relatives’ names. From la mamma to i cugini, this hands-on project turns vocabulary into a keepsake masterpiece.
Essential Italian Family Terms
la mamma (mother)
il papà (father)
il fratello (brother)
la sorella (sister)
il nonno (grandfather)
la nonna (grandmother)
lo zio (uncle)
la zia (aunt)
il cugino / la cugina (cousin)
il nipote (grandchild)
Craft Activity: DIY Family Tree
- Tree Base: Draw or paint a large tree trunk and branches on poster paper.
- Photo Leaves: Cut leaf shapes from colored paper; write one family term per leaf and glue on a photo or drawing of that person.
- Assembly: Attach leaves to the branches to represent each relative’s place on the tree.
- Label & Learn: Have kids point to each leaf and say the term in Italian: “Questa è la nonna.”
Role-Play & Reinforcement
• Interview Game: Child A asks, “Come si chiama tuo cugino?” Child B answers, “Si chiama Marco.”
• Matching Quiz: Mix term cards and picture cards; have kids match and read aloud.
Dinolingo Integration
Reinforce family vocabulary with a quick lesson in the Dinolingo Italian course, featuring interactive dialogues and native-speaker audio. Track progress and unlock printable family-tree worksheets through the Dinolingo curriculum.
Quick Daily Practice (5 Minutes)
- Leaf Review: Point to three leaves and say their names.
- Swap Roles: Let siblings quiz each other on terms.
- Dinolingo Flash: Complete one family-term quiz in the app.
Final Thoughts
Combining a creative craft with Dinolingo’s immersive lessons helps kids remember Italian family terms naturally. Display the family tree proudly and watch vocabulary blossom as children explore la famiglia in a memorable way.
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