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Community Helpers Preschool Lesson Plan

A five-day community helpers theme starring the neighbors on Nomi's street. Each day kids meet a helper, act out their job and do a matching activity, with Welcome to My Neighborhood to watch together.

The Five-Day Plan

DayCircle TimeHands-On ActivityPrintableSong or Video
MondayMail carrier Mr. RiveraWrite and mail a letterPreschool Center SignsWelcome to My Neighborhood
TuesdayBaker Miss RosiePlay-dough bakeryCount and Color 1 to 10Welcome to My Neighborhood
WednesdayCrossing guard Mr. PatelRed light, green light and street safetyColor Matching WorksheetsWelcome to My Neighborhood
ThursdayLibrarian Miss KeishaLibrary visit or book basketBeginning Sounds WorksheetsWelcome to My Neighborhood
FridayPark ranger Mr. DarnellNature walkPreschool Center Signs for dramatic playWelcome to My Neighborhood

Materials You Need

Free Printables for This Theme

Preschool Center Signs printable cover with Nomi and friendsCalendar & Planning

Preschool Center Signs

Bright signs for blocks, art, library and nine more centers.

12 pagesAges ClassroomGet It FreeCount and Color 1–10 Worksheets printable cover with Nomi and friendsNumbers & Math

Count and Color 1–10 Worksheets

Count the pictures and color, one number at a time.

11 pagesAges 2 to 5Get It FreeBeginning Sounds Worksheets printable cover with Nomi and friendsLetters & Writing

Beginning Sounds Worksheets

Circle, sort and match pictures by their first sound.

7 pagesAges 3 to 5Get It FreeColor Matching Worksheets printable cover with Nomi and friendsColors, Shapes & Skills

Color Matching Worksheets

Match, sort and color to learn the rainbow.

6 pagesAges 2 to 4Get It Free

Questions and Answers

Who are community helpers for preschool?

People who help in our neighborhood, like mail carriers, bakers, crossing guards, librarians, park rangers, doctors and firefighters.

How do I teach community helpers to preschoolers?

Meet one helper a day, talk about what they do, then let kids act out the job in dramatic play.

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