Grades K–2
Inside or Outside?
Cut out 12 community helper cards and sort them by where they do most of their work: inside (librarian, dentist, cashier) or outside (farmer, crossing guard, park ranger).
Social studies worksheet · Community helpers
Which Helper Do You Need?
8 everyday problems, from a toothache to a leaky sink: kids read each one and write the community helper who can fix it.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- 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
“Read each problem. Who could help? Write the helper from the word bank.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 1. Your tooth hurts.
- 2. Your cat is sick.
- 3. You want a book about sharks.
- 4. A birthday card needs to get to Grandma.
- 5. The kitchen sink is leaking.
- 6. The lights in the house will not work.
- 7. Your hair is too long.
- 8. The car makes a funny noise.
Teacher tip
Ask kids about a time a helper fixed a problem for their family.
How to use it
- Take a walk around school to spot helpers at work.
- Read a picture book about a helper before the sheet.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
Watch for
Kids who think only some people can do some jobs. Show helpers of every gender and background.
Talk about it
- Which helper would you like to be? Why?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
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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Kids Can Be Helpers Too
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Design a Helper Badge
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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.
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