Helper Town Open Sign
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Helper Town Open Sign" is written for Preschool to 1st Grade (Ages 4-7). 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.
Helper Town open sign for Pre-K to 1st grade: a big green Open sign that says Come on in, with a row of seven helpers in front of colorful buildings. Part of our dramatic play community helpers collection.
How do I use this resource?
Print it with the Helper Town closed sign, glue them back to back and hang the card on the play area entrance. Children flip it to Open when the town starts and to Closed at cleanup time.
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 Helper Town Open Sign?
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Print it with the Helper Town closed sign, glue them back to back and hang the card on the play area entrance. Children flip it to Open when the town starts and to Closed at cleanup time.
What is the Helper Town Open Sign?
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One page sign with Helper Town at the top, the word Open in big green letters and the words Come on in! below it. Along the bottom, seven helpers stand on a street in front of colorful buildings, among them a police officer, a nurse, a judge, a firefighter, a mail carrier and a construction worker.
Can I use the Helper Town Open Sign at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to 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 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 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Community Helpers |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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