Exploring Our Community Helpers
Year 2 History Learning about the people who help us Past and Present
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Identify and describe community helpers Name at least three community helpers Explain the role each helper plays in our community Learn how these roles have changed over time
Who Helps Us in Our Community?
Think about the people you see helping others Who keeps us safe? Who helps us when we're sick? Who teaches us new things?
Community Helpers Then and Now
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Group Matching Activity
Work in groups of 5 students Match community helper pictures to their job descriptions Discuss why each helper is important Prepare to share one match with the class
Important Community Helpers
Police Officers - Keep us safe and follow laws Firefighters - Put out fires and rescue people Nurses and Doctors - Help us stay healthy Teachers - Help us learn new things Postal Workers - Deliver our mail and packages
What Would Happen Without Community Helpers?
Imagine our community without police officers... What if there were no firefighters? How would we learn without teachers? Who would help us when we're sick?
Draw and Write About Your Favourite Community Helper
Draw your favourite community helper Write one sentence about what they do Include details like their uniform or tools Share your drawing with a partner