Are you looking for some Community Helpers thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Community Helpers across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of community helpers. Check this list to explore some wonderful Community Helpers unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Community Helpers Themed Literature Lists
Community Helpers Literature List
- Let’s Meet a Construction Worker by Bridget Heos
- Taking You Places by Ann Owen
- Biscuit Visits the Doctor by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
- Police by Patricia Hubbell
- Delivering Your Mail by Ann Owen
- Jobs Around Town by Stan & Jan Berenstain
- A Day in the Life of a Firefighter by Linda Hayward
- Just Going to The Dentist by Mercer Mayer
- What Do People Do All Day by Richard Scarry
- Officer Buckle & Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
- Go to The Doctor by Stan & Jan Berenstain
- Caring for Your Pets by Ann Owen
- Police Officers on Patrol by Kersten Hamilton
- Community Superheroes by Sara Kale
2. Community Helpers Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Community Helpers thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Community Helpers. Check out this list!
Community Helpers Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Community Helpers Writing Word Bank
- “Helpers in Our Neighborhood” Classroom Book
- “Our Community Helpers Counting” Student Booklet
- Community Helpers Student Story
- Community Helpers Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Community Helpers Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Community Helpers Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Community Helpers Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Community Helpers Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Community Helpers Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Community Helpers Word Games
- Community Helpers Build a Word Game
3. Community Helpers Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Community Helpers mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Community Helpers thematic unit math activities with your students!
Community Helpers Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Community Helpers Counting Student Booklet
- Community Helpers Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Community Helpers Number & Number Word Match Game
- Community Helpers Counting Games
- Community Helpers Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Community Helpers Roll & Cover Math Games
- Community Helpers Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Community Helpers Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Community Helpers Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Community Helpers Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Community Helpers 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Community Helpers Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Community Helpers Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Community Helpers are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Community Helpers activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Community Helpers Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Community Helpers Writing Word Bank
- “Our Community Helpers” Student Booklet
- “Our Favorite Community Helpers” Classroom Book
- Community Helpers Venn Diagram
- Community Helpers Story
- Bubble Fire
- Community Helper Field Trip
- Community Helpers Classroom Stations
- Community Helpers Reports
- Community Helpers In Our Neighborhood
5. Community Helpers Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Community Helpers art projects? Students would love to create Community Helpers themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Community Helpers Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Community Helpers Paper Bag Puppets Art Project
- Tooth & Toothbrush Art Project
- Fire Truck Handprint Art Project
- Community Helpers Paper Hats
- Paper Plate Police Car
- Community Helpers Stick Puppets
- Community Helpers Counting Google Slides
- Community Helpers Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Community Helpers Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Community Helpers Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Community Helpers thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose.
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
