The People in My Neighborhood

Identifying helpers builds early social studies knowledge and emotional security.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Environment
• Learning area: Language Arts
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Identify common community helpers
• Name people who help us
• Recognize job-related visuals

Materials

• Photo cards (doctor, mail carrier, etc.)
• Dolls or dress-up pieces
• Books

Instructions

Show images and ask, 'Who helps us when we are sick?' Match items to jobs.

Educator tip

Let children role-play helping jobs in dramatic play.

Assessment

Monitor word use and image recognition.

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