Objective

By the end of this lesson, Louie will be able to understand the concept of communities and the roles of different community helpers.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper
• Coloring materials
• Computer or tablet for research (optional)

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Activities

• Community Helper Coloring: Color pictures of different community helpers like police officers, doctors, and firefighters. Discuss their roles as you color.
• Community Scavenger Hunt: Look around your home and identify different community helpers you see in your neighborhood (mail carrier, garbage collector, etc).
• Research Time: Use a computer or tablet to look up more information about a community helper that interests you. Draw a picture and write a short description.

Talking Points

• What is a community?
  "A community is a group of people who live together in the same area, like a neighborhood or town."
• Who are community helpers?
  "Community helpers are people who have jobs that help others in the community, like teachers, police officers, and firefighters."
• What does a police officer do?
  "Police officers help keep us safe, direct traffic, and solve problems in the community."
• How do doctors help the community?
  "Doctors take care of our health, treat us when we are sick, and help us stay strong and well."
• Why are firefighters important?
  "Firefighters are heroes who put out fires, rescue people in danger, and keep us safe from harm."