Grades 1–2
Who Am I? Helper Riddles
8 riddles about community helpers (“I put out fires and climb tall ladders”): read the clue and write the helper from the word bank.
Social studies worksheet · Community helpers
Thank a Helper Card
A fold-in-half thank-you card: draw a community helper on the front and write them a note inside.
- 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
“Make a thank-you card for a helper in your community. Fold on the dashed line.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Front: draw the helper you are thanking
- Inside: write your note
Teacher tip
Deliver the cards to real helpers at school, like the nurse or custodian.
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.
- 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
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.
More community helpers worksheets
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Who Drives It?
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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).
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.
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