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Our Neighborhood as a Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students understand that they are a part of a community with helpers that make a difference. In this community service lesson, students explore the diversity in a community and how its members make it a nice place to live. Students sing...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Community Helpers

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students examine different types of community helpers. In this introduction to community helpers lesson, students discuss stories and view a PowerPoint presentation of students working as community helpers and defining the jobs.
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Curated OER

Citizenship

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this citizenship learning exercise, students read and enjoy a poster depicting two students who are making the decision to be good citizens.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Community Helpers

For Teachers 1st
First graders identity at least one community helper and what that helper does to help their community. To start the activity, ask students if they know what a community helper is. students role-play some of these jobs that their...
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Points of Light

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Prominent Person Award

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will review the scenario and resources to select a person or group from the state, community, building, etc. to nominate for the Prominent Person Award and create a multi-media presentation of the nominee.
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Online Learning Haven

Online Learning Haven: Community Helpers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains what a community helper is and the types of helpers in a community. Best used by the teacher during discussion with students.