Community Helpers I Have, Who Has Game
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Community Helpers I Have, Who Has Game" is written for 1st Grade (Ages 6-7). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
8 pages in this set
Community Helpers I Have, Who Has game for 1st grade: 24 cards that form one loop, from teacher and firefighter to plumber and pilot, with a rules page. Part of our cards and games community helpers collection.
How do I use this resource?
Cut out the cards and hand them all out to the class. Children listen for their helper, read their card aloud, and the game ends when the last question leads back to the first card.
What students will practice
- Gives 1st grade students a community-helpers poster that introduces common jobs and the tools each one uses.
- Builds vocabulary around firefighters, doctors, teachers, mail carriers, and other familiar community roles.
- Works as a wall display or a discussion starter for a community or careers unit.
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FAQ
How do I use the Community Helpers I Have, Who Has Game?
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Cut out the cards and hand them all out to the class. Children listen for their helper, read their card aloud, and the game ends when the last question leads back to the first card.
What is the Community Helpers I Have, Who Has Game?
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A cover and 7 pages: 6 pages of game cards and a rules page. Each of the 24 cards reads "I have..." with a helper's name and "Who has..." with a clue for the next helper, such as "the person who sprays water on fires?" The helpers include a teacher, firefighter, librarian, mechanic, nurse, farmer, judge, plumber, electrician, paramedic and custodian. The rules page explains how to play in 5 steps and lists the answer order for the teacher, starting from the teacher card.
Can I use the Community Helpers I Have, Who Has Game at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade community helpers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How does reader's theater work?
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Each script has parts for several readers. Children practice their lines, then read the script aloud together, which builds fluency and expression.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Community Helpers |
| Pages | 8 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Community Helpers Measurement Task Cards
Community Helper Tools and Vehicles Pattern Block Cards
Community Helpers Research Flipbook
Community Helpers 3D Map Craft
Helpers at School Reader's Theater
Doctor's Office Reader's Theater
Emergency Responders Reader's Theater
Community Helpers Thank-You Letter Template