Community Helpers: Matching Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on community helpers.		Hero/Heroine Writing Activity Students cast themselves as heroes/heroines in this creative writing activity.
Influencing Others in Our World Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa...		Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind Discussion Guide Explore themes of peace and generosity as you discuss the story of Greg Mortenson and his...
Police and Firefighter Patterns Use the patterns in this printable to create role play with public safety officials. This arts...		Job Fair Hold a job fair in your classroom! Teach your students about the various jobs types and how...
Community Helpers Teach students about the importance of community helpers by having them describe how each...		I Want to Be a Firefighter Use the activities in this printable to teach children what a firefighter does.
Firefighter Cut-Out Badge Color and cut out this firefighter's badge, a perfect compliment to a firefighter Halloween...		Kindergarten Community Project Ideas Place your students out in the community in order to use their math skills.
Fire Department Word Search Familiarize children with fire safety terms as they look for vocabulary related to the fire...		Community Outreach Ideas for Music in Our Schools Month Listed here are many ways to involve your community in the music programs in your school.
Freddie the Firefighter With the help of Freddie the Firefighter, students list fire safety rules and create a fire...		Service-Learning Case Study: Chico, CA Information on benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for students, including...
I Want to Be a Police Officer Use the activities in this printable to teach children what a police officer does.		Service-Learning Case Study: Madison, WI Information on benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for students, including...
Community Helpers Writing Activity Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on understanding community jobs.		Service-Learning Case Study: Montgomery County, MD Information on benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for students, including...
Use Service-Learning to Enhance Your Curriculum Information on benefits and implementation of service- learning projects for students,...		The Demeter Project: Community Mentors A mentoring program for girls, called The Demeter Project, is described in detail.