Jobs in the Community Matching Mats
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Jobs in the Community Matching Mats" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). 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.
7 pages in this set
Jobs in the community matching mats for K to 2nd grade: 5 mats for a firefighter, doctor, construction worker, baker and farmer, 20 cards to sort. Part of our cards and games community helpers collection.
How do I use this resource?
Laminate the mats and cards for a sorting center. One child or a pair can fill all 5 mats, then explain why each tool belongs to that helper.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten 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.
Thank You Community Helpers Coloring Sheets
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Coloring Pages
Community Helpers Flash Cards
Community Helpers Scene and Question Cards
Community Helpers Who Questions Matching Game
Community Helpers Cause and Effect Cards
Community Helpers Hidden Objects
Community Helpers I Spy
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FAQ
How do I use the Jobs in the Community Matching Mats?
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Laminate the mats and cards for a sorting center. One child or a pair can fill all 5 mats, then explain why each tool belongs to that helper.
What are the Jobs in the Community Matching Mats?
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A cover, 5 matching mats and a page of 20 item cards. Each mat shows one helper, asks a question such as "What does a firefighter use at work?" and has 4 squares, with the directions "Find the 4 cards that show what a firefighter uses. Put one in each square." The item cards include a ladder, fire truck, thermometer, bandage, saw, dump truck, rolling pin, oven, tractor and watering can. The card page reads: "Cut out the cards. Put each card on the mat of the helper who uses it."
Can I use the Jobs in the Community Matching Mats at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd 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.
Which resources have an answer key?
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The cause and effect cards, the hidden objects and I Spy pages and the Who Can Help? problem solving cards have an answer key. The rest are games, crafts, posters and templates.
Is there one download with many of these resources?
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Yes. The Community Helpers Activity Pack gathers 15 Kindergarten to 2nd grade resources, from the job match and word search to flash cards, a wheel craft and posters, in one PDF.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Community Helpers |
| Pages | 7 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Thank You Community Helpers Coloring Sheets
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Coloring Pages
Community Helpers Flash Cards
Community Helpers Scene and Question Cards
Community Helpers Who Questions Matching Game
Community Helpers Cause and Effect Cards
Community Helpers Hidden Objects
Community Helpers I Spy