Grades K–2
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.
Social studies worksheet · Community helpers
Keeps Us Safe or Keeps Us Healthy?
Cut out 12 helper cards and sort them: the ones who keep us safe (firefighter, crossing guard, lifeguard) and the ones who keep us healthy (doctor, nurse, dentist).
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 20 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
“Cut out the cards. Glue each helper under Keeps us safe or Keeps us healthy.”
Printed on the sheet:
- They protect us from danger.
- They help our bodies stay well.
Words on this sheet
Security guardSchool nurseDentistDoctorPolice officerNurseCrossing guard
Teacher tip
Some helpers do both. Let kids explain their choice.
How to use it
- Invite a community helper (or a parent with a helper job) to visit after the sheet.
- Act out helpers and their tools in a quick guessing game.
- Keep a classroom globe, a world map and a U.S. map in reach while kids work.
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
Set up a dramatic play corner with helper costumes and tools.
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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