Detroit Prep Kindergarteners Explore Community Helpers through Hands-On Learning
“Detroit Prep kindergarteners recently welcomed six local Community Helpers into their classrooms as part of their expedition, Myself and My Community. “
Detroit Prep kindergarteners recently welcomed six local Community Helpers into their classrooms as part of their expedition, Myself and My Community. Throughout this unit, students studied the importance of community, the vital roles that community helpers play, and how these individuals contribute to the well-being of their neighborhoods.
“To make the learning experience even more engaging and memorable, the kindergarteners hosted a Community Helper Fair, designed to bring their expedition topic to life.”
To make the learning experience even more engaging and memorable, the kindergarteners hosted a Community Helper Fair, designed to bring their expedition topic to life. This event gave students a unique opportunity to hear directly from the community helpers themselves. They gained insights into the various roles these professionals play, the tools they use, and the character traits necessary for their work.
“Students learned about the specific responsibilities of each role and explored how these helpers make a positive impact on the community.”
Over the course of two days, the kindergarteners interacted with a diverse group of professionals, including a Mental Health Counselor, a Librarian, a Food Bank Coordinator, an Advertiser, a Firefighter, a Builder, and a Physician Assistant. Students learned about the specific responsibilities of each role and explored how these helpers make a positive impact on the community.
“As part of their learning process, the kindergarteners practiced asking thoughtful questions, which is a key skill they develop throughout the kindergarten year.”
As part of their learning process, the kindergarteners practiced asking thoughtful questions, which is a key skill they develop throughout the kindergarten year. Some of the questions included, “What tools do you use?” and “How do you help people?” These questions not only encouraged curiosity but also helped the students make connections between what they were learning and the real world.
“Over the course of two days, the kindergarteners interacted with a diverse group of professionals, including a Mental Health Counselor, a Librarian, a Food Bank Coordinator, an Advertiser, a Firefighter, a Builder, and a Physician Assistant”
After the fair, the students reflected on their new knowledge by documenting their findings in their expedition notebooks. They focused on labeling their work, writing clear sentences, and using realistic colors to accurately portray the information they gathered.
Looking ahead, the kindergarteners will use the knowledge they gained from the Community Helper Fair to create their own community project. They will also continue their research by choosing one community helper to explore in greater detail, ultimately writing about their chosen helper for their Expedition Final Product.
“Through this hands-on, interactive experience, Detroit Prep kindergarteners gained a deeper understanding of the important roles community helpers play in society and how they contribute to the well-being of their communities.”
Through this hands-on, interactive experience, Detroit Prep kindergarteners gained a deeper understanding of the important roles community helpers play in society and how they contribute to the well-being of their communities.
