Community Helpers

Help readers understand the roles of authors and illustrators and why they have been recognized by medals of excellence. Your class will discuss and then create illustrations for a book. When they have finished, you can hold your own...

Students complete a variety of activities related to the folktale from India, "The Drum." They listen to the story and answer comprehension questions, construct a coffee can drum, and complete a phonics and matching worksheet.

Students pantomime the book Swimmy. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the main character in the text and how Swimmy participated in philanthropic acts. Students role play the book.

Students create a PowerPoint presentation. In this community helpers lesson, students discuss community helpers and create a t-chart to list what each community helper does. Students watch a PowerPoint presentation, walk through the...

Students identify the colors in various pictures. For this art lesson, students create book using card stock and yarn and match pictures that show a specific color to each page. Students write the color of the pictures at the top of each...

Students use turkey feathers to count. In this turkey feather counting lesson, students find the correct number of turkey feathers to correctly show the number.

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

In this emotions word/picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that show different moods. Students match these to the word that describes each one.

Kindergartners learn who community helpers are and what contributions they make for the community. They will hear a story outlining various community helpers, their jobs, and tools, create a graphic organizer connecting community...

In this body parts picture/word match worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that show a part of the body. Students match these to the words that describe them.