Community Helpers
Many people work hard to help us every day! Let's meet the amazing community helpers who keep us safe, healthy, and happy!
Learn
A community helper is a person who has a job helping other people in their neighborhood or town. They make our community a better place to live!
Meet Our Community Helpers!
Firefighters
Firefighters put out fires and rescue people from danger. They ride in big red fire trucks and wear special gear to stay safe. They also help during other emergencies!
How they help: Put out fires, rescue people, teach fire safety
Police Officers
Police officers keep our community safe. They help people who are lost or in trouble, direct traffic, and make sure everyone follows the law.
How they help: Keep us safe, help when we're lost, catch bad guys
Doctors and Nurses
Doctors and nurses help us feel better when we're sick or hurt. They give check-ups to make sure we're healthy and give medicine when we need it.
How they help: Make us healthy, give shots to prevent sickness, bandage boo-boos
Teachers
Teachers help us learn new things every day! They teach us to read, write, count, and so much more. They make learning fun!
How they help: Teach us to read and count, answer questions, help us grow
More Community Helpers
Mail Carrier
Brings letters and packages
Bus Driver
Drives us safely to school
Chef / Cook
Makes yummy food for us
Construction Worker
Builds houses and roads
Farmer
Grows food for us to eat
Librarian
Helps us find great books
Examples
Let's see how community helpers help us every day!
Example 1: The Firefighter
What happened: There's smoke coming from a building!
Who helps: Firefighters rush to the scene in their fire truck.
What they do: They spray water on the fire to put it out and make sure everyone gets out safely. They are so brave!
Example 2: The Doctor
What happened: Emma has a sore throat and feels sick.
Who helps: Her mom takes her to the doctor.
What they do: The doctor looks in Emma's throat, checks her temperature, and gives her medicine to feel better. Soon Emma is healthy again!
Example 3: The Police Officer
What happened: Carlos got separated from his mom at the park.
Who helps: A friendly police officer finds Carlos crying.
What they do: The officer stays with Carlos and helps him find his mom. The officer makes Carlos feel safe until his family is back together!
Example 4: The Teacher
What happened: Maya wants to learn how to read.
Who helps: Her teacher helps her every day.
What they do: The teacher shows Maya letters and sounds. They read stories together. Now Maya can read books by herself!
Example 5: The Mail Carrier
What happened: Grandma sent a birthday card!
Who helps: The mail carrier delivers it to your house.
What they do: Rain or shine, the mail carrier brings letters and packages from people far away right to your mailbox!
Practice Problems
Match the helper to what they do!
Problem 1
Who puts out fires?
Show Answer
Firefighters! They wear special gear and use water to put out fires.
Problem 2
Who helps you when you're sick?
Show Answer
Doctors and nurses! They help you feel better and stay healthy.
Problem 3
Who brings letters to your house?
Show Answer
The mail carrier! They deliver mail to your mailbox every day.
Problem 4
Who teaches you to read and write?
Show Answer
Teachers! They help you learn new things at school every day.
Problem 5
Who keeps our community safe and helps people who are lost?
Show Answer
Police officers! They help keep everyone safe and follow the rules.
Problem 6
Who grows the food we eat?
Show Answer
Farmers! They grow fruits, vegetables, and raise animals for food.
Problem 7
Who drives the school bus?
Show Answer
The bus driver! They take children safely to and from school.
Problem 8
Who builds houses and buildings?
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Construction workers! They use tools to build homes, schools, and roads.
Problem 9
Who makes food at restaurants?
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Chefs and cooks! They prepare yummy meals for people to eat.
Problem 10
Who helps you find books at the library?
Show Answer
Librarians! They help you find great books to read and learn from.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
What is a community helper?
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A community helper is a person who has a job helping other people in their neighborhood or town!
Question 2
Name three community helpers.
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Examples: Firefighter, police officer, doctor, nurse, teacher, mail carrier, bus driver, farmer, librarian, construction worker, chef (any three!)
Question 3
If there was a fire, who would you call for help?
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Firefighters! (You would call 911, and firefighters would come to help!)
Question 4
How can YOU be a helper?
Show Answer
You can be a helper by being kind, sharing, helping friends, cleaning up, and being a good listener. Everyone can help their community!
Next Steps
Community Helper Interview!
Talk to a community helper you know (or ask a grown-up to help you):
- What is their job?
- How do they help people?
- What do they like most about their job?
Draw a picture of them doing their job!
- Say "thank you" to community helpers you see!
- Think about what kind of helper YOU might want to be when you grow up
- Practice being a helper at home and at school
- Go back to review Classroom Rules