Community Helpers!

This week we started a Project-Based Learning Unit on Community Helpers.  On Monday I asked each student to name as many Community Helpers as they could.  Many of the students named jobs like- police officer and fire fighter.  To my surprise only one student named a teacher! 

On Tuesday, we worked with Mrs. Quinones' class to create a huge list of Community Helpers.

One Wednesday, we read a story called "Career Day".  They story highlighted many careers that students were familiar with. 

Yesterday we learned about being a dentist.  We visited Mrs. Arcury's office to see some of the tools that a dentist uses.

Today we learned about a pediatrician.  The students learned about the tools a pediatrician uses.  They also had a chance to role play and pretend they were a real pediatrician. 

Please ask your child about what they learn each day.  Next week they will learn about firefighters, chefs, veterinarians and architects.

Later in the month we will have parents visit our classroom to teach about their jobs.  Students will also complete a writing assignment about what they want to be when they grow up.

Our Unit will conclude on October 28th with the Vocabulary Parade. For the parade, students will dress up according to what they want to be when they grow up!  Their costume should include a sign stating the career they have chosen.