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Field Work
2 hours (including preparation and follow-up)
Whole class with small interview groups
Community Helper Interviews
Week 4 Activity - Detailed Instructions
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn about different community jobs
- Students will practice asking questions and listening skills
- Students will understand how community helpers serve others
Materials Needed
- Simple recording device or tablet
- Prepared interview questions
- Clipboards and pencils
- Thank you cards
- Camera for photos
Preparation Steps
- 1Arrange visits from 3-4 community helpers
- 2Prepare age-appropriate interview questions
- 3Practice interview skills with students
- 4Set up comfortable interview space
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Welcome community helpers and introduce them to students
2
Review interview expectations and manners
3
Have small groups take turns asking prepared questions
4
Record responses (with permission) for later review
5
Take photos of students with community helpers
6
Have students draw pictures of what they learned
7
Create a class book featuring all the interviews
Assessment
- Observe students' listening and questioning skills
- Note understanding of community helper roles
- Document respectful interaction with adult visitors
- Assess ability to recall and represent information learned
Teaching Tips
- Prepare helpers for the types of questions kindergarteners might ask
- Keep interviews short and engaging
- Have backup questions ready
- Send thank you notes after visits
Extension Activities
Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience
- 1Visit community helpers at their workplaces
- 2Create dramatic play areas based on community jobs
- 3Write and illustrate books about community helpers
- 4Organize a community helper appreciation event