Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Celebrate Community Helpers

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

In this activity, students will gain a better understanding of the role of community helpers such as police officers and fire fighters. Students listen to the story: The Little Chapel That Stood by A. B. Curtiss. The link to the online reading from the author is included: http://www.abcurtiss.com/the-little-chapel-that-stood.html.  A link to the reading guide is also included. Students will view a certificate given to a community helper for appreciation. Students will then design their own certificate of appreciation for a community helper.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.7

    Describe roles of helpers and leaders, including school principal, school custodian, volunteers, police officers, and fire and rescue workers.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.7

    Vocabulary

    • leader
    • principal
    • custodian
    • volunteer
    • rescue
    • helper

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • There are many adult helpers and leaders at our school and in our community.
    • Each person has a different job and/or responsibility.
    • Vocabulary: principal, custodian, volunteer, rescue

    Skills

    Student are able to:
    • Identify and call by role various adult helpers and leaders at their school including teacher, principal, custodian, volunteer, etc.
    • Identify and call by role various adult helpers and leaders at their community including police officers, firefighters, rescue workers, etc.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There are roles that various people play that help us in our community.
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    Learning Activity

    Resource Provider

    Smithsonian
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