This 3-page 1st grade social studies sheet links community helpers to the tools of their jobs. Page 1 lists eight helpers with pictures on the left and eight tools on the right in mixed order, and students draw a line between each pair. Page 2 shows four helpers, each with three tool pictures, and students circle the one tool that helper uses. The answer key lists all twelve pairs.
“Match a community helper to a tool used in that job.”
Page 1 pairs eight helpers with eight tools. Page 2 repeats the idea with a choice of three.
“Name common community helpers and say what they do.”
Each helper on both pages is shown with a picture and a name.
Firefighter, doctor, mail carrier, farmer, teacher, police officer, dentist and chef are numbered 1 to 8. Tractor, books, hose, frying pan, stethoscope, toothbrush, mailbag and police car are listed on the right.
Four helpers (firefighter, doctor, teacher and chef) each have three tool pictures to choose from. Students circle one tool per helper.
The eight matches from page 1 and the four circled tools from page 2.
Use a ruler
The eight lines on page 1 cross each other. A ruler or two crayon colors keeps them easy to follow.
Mime and guess
After matching, one student mimes using a tool while a partner guesses the helper. The tool list gives them the words.
Visitor week
Pick one helper from page 1 each morning and invite a family member or a school staff member to talk about their tools.
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