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Exploration
90 minutes (including tour)
Whole class with adult supervision
School Helper Hunt
Week 3 Activity - Detailed Instructions
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify different jobs within the school
- Students will understand how school helpers contribute to the community
- Students will practice interview and observation skills
Materials Needed
- Clipboards for each student
- School helper hunt checklist
- Pencils
- Camera
- Thank you cards (pre-made)
- Name tags for students
Preparation Steps
- 1Contact school staff to arrange brief visits
- 2Create a route map for the school tour
- 3Prepare interview questions appropriate for kindergarten level
- 4Make thank you cards in advance
- 5Arrange for additional adult supervision
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Begin with a discussion about jobs and helpers in the school
2
Review tour expectations and safety rules
3
Visit different areas: office, library, cafeteria, custodial areas, etc.
4
Have students observe and ask prepared questions
5
Take photos of students meeting different helpers
6
Have students check off helpers they meet on their hunt list
7
Return to classroom to discuss what they learned
8
Deliver thank you cards to all the helpers visited
Assessment
- Observe students' ability to identify different school jobs
- Note respectful behavior during visits
- Listen to students' questions and observations
- Document understanding of how helpers contribute to school community
Teaching Tips
- Keep visits brief and focused
- Prepare school staff for the types of questions students might ask
- Take lots of photos to create a documentation display
- Follow up with thank you notes from the class
Extension Activities
Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience
- 1Create a school helper book with photos and job descriptions
- 2Invite school helpers to visit the classroom
- 3Set up dramatic play areas representing different school jobs
- 4Write and perform a play about school helpers