My School & Neighborhood · People & Places Around Us
Community Helpers
Children learn about firefighters, mail carriers, doctors, and other community helpers who keep neighborhoods safe.
Key Questions
- 1Who helps keep us safe in our neighborhood?
- 2What would happen if there were no firefighters?
- 3Which community helper would you like to be and why?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Civ.6.K-2C3: D2.Eco.6.K-2
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Self & Community
Unit: My School & Neighborhood
Period: People & Places Around Us
Suggested Methodologies
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