If extra squares are needed to fill in empty spaces, print the school's name or teacher's name on additional squares and intermingle them with the student's squares. Ask the children what they want to be when they grow up and why. Have the children think of some things they can't do now, but can do when they grow older. Role play the growth process from baby to father or mother to grandparent. The child can interpret the process as he or she goes along.
Children can also develop a short play about the family.
Teachers can help children appreciate their growing skills and abilities by pointing out, for example, that they can run, throw a ball, walk on tiptoe, share materials, control a crayon when drawing, etc. Discuss the jobs that need to be done at home. Make sure children understand that families must work together. Make a sharing collage. Use fabric scraps, paper scraps and other materials.