Grades K–2
Who Uses This Tool?
Match 8 community helpers to the tools they use, from the firefighter’s hose to the doctor’s stethoscope.
Social studies worksheet · Community helpers
Community Helper Hunt
A helper scavenger hunt: kids check off 12 community helpers they spot on a walk, in a book or at school, then draw and write about one.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Community helpers
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Community helpers, Jobs and tools, Community and belonging
What kids do
“Go on a walk, read a book or look around school. Check each helper you spot, then draw your favorite.”
Printed on the sheet:
- The helper I liked seeing most
- Where I saw them and what they were doing
Words on this sheet
Crossing guardPolice officerConstruction workerMail carrierTeacherGarbage collectorCashierFarmer
Teacher tip
Do the hunt on a school walk or with a picture book.
How to use it
- Take a walk around school to spot helpers at work.
- Read a picture book about a helper before the sheet.
- Read the sheet aloud for early readers and let them answer with drawings.
Watch for
Kids who think only some people can do some jobs. Show helpers of every gender and background.
Talk about it
- How do helpers keep our community safe and healthy?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Make thank-you cards for helpers at your school.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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