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Picture books
Picture books are such a wonderful way to bring the world of community helpers right into your kids’ hands and hearts. Whether it’s the brave firefighter, the caring nurse, or the hardworking mail carrier, these stories blend engaging narratives with...
These books are a fun and easy way to explore real-world jobs through your kids’ eyes. The mix of story and facts kept mine curious, and the photos and maps made it feel extra real. We ended up having the best chats just from the Q&A sections alo... Ad
In Our Neighborhood Value Pack
A simple, straightforward look at the role of police officers, written in a way that feels approachable for young kids. It opened up some thoughtful questions and gave us language for talking about safety, responsibility, and how helpers show up in e...
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Keeping You Safe: A Book About Police Officers
This one’s a quick, no-fuss way to introduce what doctors really do beyond just checkups and stethoscopes. It gave us a great jumping-off point to talk about health, care, and all the quiet ways doctors help our communities thrive.
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Keeping You Healthy: A Book About Doctors
This book gave my kids a sweet peek into the world of nurses the hands-on helpers often working quietly behind the scenes. It’s short, clear, and sparked a lot of “did you know?” moments during our read-aloud time.
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Helping You Heal: A Book About Nurses
This one was a hit bright pictures, short sentences, and just enough fun facts to keep everyone interested. It made the mail carrier’s job feel both important and relatable, and now my kids wave extra big at our postal worker.
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Delivering Your Mail
This one gave us all the warm-fuzzies and a fresh perspective on what we toss out. Nelson’s real-life story sparked some great conversations about creativity, stewardship, and how even garbage collectors can be quiet heroes in their community. Bonus:...
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Gifts from the Garbage Truck: True Story
This book answered every “but why?” my kids had about trash and recycling without me having to Google a thing. It’s packed with facts but still super readable, and it helped us connect what sanitation workers do with how we care for our world.
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Where Do Garbage Trucks Go? (Good Question!)
This one made the big machines and hard hats come alive for my kids in a way that was both fun and easy to understand. The bright illustrations kept their attention, and hearing about safety and teamwork sparked some great “what-if” questions.
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Let's Meet a Construction Worker (Cloverleaf Books)
This story lights up the idea that anyone especially girls! can be a skilled trade hero. It’s full of energy and real-world charm that made my kids rethink what jobs “look like” and feel excited about building their own futures.
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That Construction Worker is My Mom - Electrician
This story is a gentle, inspiring look at farming with heart and care for the earth perfect for planting seeds of stewardship in little ones. My kids loved following a girl who’s not just farming, but changing the world one backyard at a time.
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The Little Regenerative Farmer
Susanna Salter wasn’t just making history she was stepping into an important community helper role as mayor, showing how anyone can serve and lead where they live. This story is a wonderful reminder that helpers come in all shapes, ages, and genders,...
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A Vote for Susanna: First Woman Mayor
This book sparks big dreams and shows kids what it really takes to be a firefighter courage, teamwork, and a whole lot of heart. It’s a fun, action-packed read that gently teaches how helpers train and prepare to keep our communities safe. Perfect fo...
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I Want to Be a Firefighter: Kids Book
This lively, rhyming book brought plenty of smiles and energy to our read-aloud time. It’s a fun way to show kids how police officers help keep everyone safe, often in surprising and fast-moving ways. Plus, those sound effects? Instant crowd-pleasers...
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Police Officers on Patrol
Chapter Books
Chapter books are a wonderful way to take a deeper dive into the lives of community helpers and everyday heroes. Whether it’s solving a mystery with volunteer firefighters, stepping into the important role of a juror, or experiencing the rhythm of fa...
This clear, straightforward book helped us understand why jury duty matters and how everyday people play a crucial role in our legal system. It’s a great way to introduce kids to an important but sometimes overlooked community helper role that keeps ...
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A True Book: Civics: Serving on a Jury
This cozy mystery mixes community spirit and a little adventure as the Alden kids rally to save their town’s firehouse. It’s a wonderful way to highlight the important role firefighters play and how neighbors can come together to protect what matters...
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The Firehouse Mystery (Boxcar Children)
a classic story that brings farm life and all its hard work and simple joys to life through Almanzo’s eyes. It’s perfect for helping kids appreciate where their food comes from and the important role farmers play in our communities. Plus, those old-f...
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Farmer Boy (Little House, 2)
Art
Let your kids step into the shoes of real-world helpers with art projects that spark imagination and build appreciation. From designing their own uniforms to creating a collaborative mural full of hometown heroes, these hands-on ideas turn simple sup...
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48-Pack Boys and Girls Blank Paper Cutouts, White
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72 Count Colored Pencils
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6 Pack Decorative Edge Scissors
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Ultra Fine Glitter 45 Colors Set
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White Art Easel Paper Roll
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72 Markers | Dual Brush Marker Pens
Games & activities
Games and hands-on activities are where the magic happens where learning feels like play and connection comes naturally. Whether you're navigating a wiggly morning or just want to reinforce concepts without another worksheet, these community helper-i...
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring your community helpers theme to life? This 20-piece kids’ dress-up vest set is packed with career costumes from firefighters and doctors to builders and astronauts perfect for pretend play. I love how easy the...
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20-piece Kids Community Helper Dress Up Vests
Puzzles are one of my favorite quiet-time tools, and this Community Helpers set is such a fun way to sneak in real-life learning! Little ones will love matching each helper to their tools and the self-correcting pieces make it easy for them to build ...
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Community Helpers Fun-to-Know Puzzle
If your kiddos love asking a million questions a day (🙋♀️), This game turns that curiosity into an engaging game! With no reading required and tons of real-life learning. My favorite part? It sneakily builds critical thinking while sparking convers...
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Guess in 10 Junior Community Helpers
Community helpers are one of those themes that just click with young kids and it’s the perfect fit for your morning basket. You can weave in read-alouds, puzzles, and hands-on activities that spark conversations about the jobs that keep our world run...
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Community Helper Stories Sentence Building Cards