Grades K–2
Helper Tools Word Search
A 10 by 10 word search of the tools community helpers use: hose, ladder, badge, whistle, scissors, hammer and more.
Social studies worksheet · Community helpers
When Do We Call 911?
12 everyday situations to sort: call 911 for a fire or someone who is badly hurt, but not for a lost toy. Then kids practice their own name and address.
- 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
“911 is the number to call when someone needs help right away. Circle Y if you should call 911. Circle N if you should not.”
Printed on the sheet:
- You smell smoke in your
- 1. A house is on fire.
- 2. You lost your favorite toy.
- 10. You are bored.
- 12. Your TV will not turn on.
- Someone fell and will not wake up.
- 4. You want a pizza.
- A car crashed and a person is hurt.
Teacher tip
Practice saying your name and address. Never call 911 to test it.
How to use it
- Take a walk around school to spot helpers at work.
- Read a picture book about a helper before the sheet.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
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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