MSP Loves Our Community Helpers!

What is a Community Helper?

A Community Helper is someone in our community that helps us. Can you think of any Community Helpers and what they do in our community? Here are some examples of Community Helpers:

• Nurse

• Dentist

• Doctor

• Carpenter

• Chef

• Firefighter

• Police Officer

• Teacher

• Farmer

• Mail Carrier

• Truck Driver

• Veterinarian 

• Grocery store worker

Can you think of any more Community Helpers? Do you have a Community Helper in your family? If you do, send a photo to share with Ms. Vangie!

Art Activity/Game: 

Color, print, and cut out the Community Helpers matching game. Play the game and have fun!

https://bit.ly/2XzSX6I

Suggested Books to Read:

• The Berenstain Bears’ Jobs Around Town by Stan and Jan Berenstain

• The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain

• Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer

• What Do People Do All Day? By Richard Scarry

• Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman

• Biscuit Visits the Doctor by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

• YOUR favorite Community Helper book!

Listen:

Don’t forget Audible is offering free audio books for kids during the crisis: 

https://www.audible.com/ep/kids-audiobooks

Fine Motor Skill Activity:

Build a firehouse, school, farm, hospital, truck, restaurant, post office using LEGOS or blocks – Don’t forget to USE YOUR IMAGINATION!

Dramatic Play: 

Dress up as your favorite Community Helper.

Have fun learning about Community Helpers today!