Kids learn what a community is and meet the helpers who keep it running. Wondy the Globe hosts, and the lesson ends with a quick quiz so learners can check what they remember. Try pausing at each quiz question and letting your learner answer out loud.
What's in this lesson
- What a community is
- Firefighter, doctor and police officer
- Mail carrier, farmer and teacher
- A who-is-the-helper guessing game
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About this general knowledge lesson
A community is a place where people live, work and help each other. This free K–2 video introduces community helpers such as firefighters, doctors, police officers, teachers and mail carriers, and explains how each job keeps a community safe and running.
Key ideas
- Firefighters put out fires and rescue people
- Doctors and nurses help people stay healthy
- Police officers help keep people safe
- Teachers, mail carriers and farmers help the community too
Questions parents and teachers ask
Who are community helpers?
Community helpers are people whose jobs help others, such as firefighters, doctors, nurses, police officers, teachers, mail carriers and garbage collectors.
Why are community helpers important?
They keep us safe and healthy, help us learn, and make sure things like mail, food and clean streets reach everyone.
How can kids learn about community helpers?
Talk about the helpers you see around town, read books about different jobs, and let kids pretend to be a helper.
