community helpers

Art

• The child learned about different community helpers through art by creating drawings or paintings of police officers, firefighters, doctors, and teachers.
• They explored different colors and shapes to represent the uniforms and tools used by community helpers.
• The child learned about the importance of community helpers in their neighborhood and how they contribute to society.
• They used their imagination to create their own community helper characters and designed unique uniforms for them.

Encourage the child to continue exploring art related to community helpers by creating collages using magazine cutouts of different community helpers, or by making 3D models using recycled materials. They can also try using different art techniques such as printmaking or paper mache to further express their understanding and appreciation for community helpers.

Book Recommendations

• Whose Hat is This? by Sharon Katz Cooper: This interactive book introduces various community helpers and asks children to guess the occupation based on the hat they wear.
• Jobs People Do by Christopher Maynard: This book provides a simple overview of different community helpers and their roles in society, with colorful illustrations to engage young readers.
• Helpers in My Community by Bobbie Kalman: This book explores the different roles of community helpers and emphasizes the importance of their contributions to the community.