Grades 1–2
Interview a Community Helper
Five interview questions for a classroom visitor or a helper at home: what they do, their tools, their favorite part and how they help people.
Social studies worksheet · Community helpers
Helpers at School
Match 8 people who help at school, from the principal and custodian to the crossing guard and cafeteria worker, to what they do.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Community helpers
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Community helpers, Jobs and tools, Community and belonging
What kids do
“Draw a line from each school helper to the job they do.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Keeps the school clean and fixes things
- Helps when you are sick or hurt
- Helps you learn in class
- Helps you cross the street safely
- Helps you find and borrow books
- Drives you to and from school
- Makes and serves lunch
- Leads the whole school
Words on this sheet
What they doTeacherSchool nurseCafeteria workerCrossing guard
Teacher tip
Take a walk to meet the helpers in your building.
How to use it
- Take a walk around school to spot helpers at work.
- Read a picture book about a helper before the sheet.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Kids who think only some people can do some jobs. Show helpers of every gender and background.
Talk about it
- Who are the helpers at our school?
- How does this connect to where we live?
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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