Community Helpers Emergent Reader
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Community Helpers Emergent Reader" is written for Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 4-6). 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.
10 pages in this set
Community helpers emergent reader for Pre-K and Kindergarten: an 8-helper little book, from a police officer to a farmer, with an "I can help!" page. Part of our emergent readers community helpers collection.
How do I use this resource?
Print, cut the pages apart and staple them into a small book. Read it aloud together, point to each word as you read, then let children finish the last page with their own drawing.
What students will practice
- Gives Pre-K 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 Emergent Reader?
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Print, cut the pages apart and staple them into a small book. Read it aloud together, point to each word as you read, then let children finish the last page with their own drawing.
What is the Community Helpers Emergent Reader?
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A cover and 9 pages that make a little book to read aloud. Each of the first 8 pages shows one helper with a simple sentence: "I am a police officer.", then a teacher, a firefighter, a crossing guard, a nurse, a doctor, a mail carrier and a farmer. The last page reads "I can help!" with the direction "Draw yourself helping." and a line for the child's name.
Can I use the Community Helpers Emergent Reader at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to Kindergarten 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 do I set up a community helpers dramatic play center?
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Pick one setting, such as the fire station, post office or doctor's office, print its signs, labels and cutouts, and add a few real props. The badges and the job application form let children choose a role and take turns.
Which resources have an answer key?
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The Community Helper Counting to 10 Clip Cards have an answer key. The rest are open activities, signs and crafts.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to Kindergarten |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Community Helpers |
| Pages | 10 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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