This community helpers craft activity inspires students to envision themselves as future community contributors, perfect for Labor Day or Career Day. Through creative crafting and reflective writing, children explore the vital roles of community helpers and imagine how they might make a difference. By reflecting on the qualities and skills needed to be a hero, students gain a deeper understanding of service, fostering confidence and a strong sense of purpose.
This activity not only sparks creativity and encourages big dreams, but it also fosters a classroom environment where students can share and celebrate their ideas. The final crafts and writings become a meaningful display that highlights each child’s unique vision of making a positive impact. This resource empowers students to recognize the everyday heroes in their lives while motivating them to become the helpers of tomorrow.
Instructions: Ask your students to draw a picture of themselves as the community helper they want to be when they grow up. They should then complete the back of the cape. When they are finished drawing, coloring, and writing, cut out along the dotted line and glue the cape to the back of the body.
This resource includes:
- Page 1: Boy Version
- Page 2: Girl Version
- Page 3: Back of the cape
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★ Related resources:
- Download the Spanish Version
- If I Were…| Community Helpers Pennants / Banners and Card
- Community Helpers PowerPoint Presentation
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