ECDC Miss Becky's Room: Our Community ~ Franklin

This month our unit has focused on “Our Community” ~ The Town of Franklin and Community Helpers! The children we very excited to learn that we ALL live in Franklin!

During circle time we made a BIG map of Franklin and we talked about all the different places around town (i.e., parks, playgrounds, schools, restaurants, etc.). We made people blocks using our pictures and then placed them around the map to see who lived where in Franklin. We compared near, far, and next to in relation to our school and other elementary schools around town.

We also shared some of our favorite activities to do in our community (i.e., visiting the library, mailing letters at the post office, swimming at the pond, hiking in Franklin forest and eating lunch at McDonald’s). We learned about the different people who live and work in our community. The children were excited to share personal stories about their “community helper” family members.

Music & Movement

“Community Helpers”

Oh, I wish I were a helper like a _______.

That is what I’d truly like to be.

‘Cause if I were a helper like a _______.

I’d use a ________ so happily!

Police officer – Whistle

Doctor – Stethoscope

Teacher – Crayon

Firefighter – Hose

Chef – Cooking Spoon

Dentist - Toothbrush

Home/School Connection

“Where in the Community am I?”

This guessing game is a fun way to help your child discover the kinds of businesses that make up your community. Begin by choosing a place that your child is familiar with (i.e. grocery store, fire station). Tell him/her, “I’m visiting a place in our town. Can you guess where I am?” Give clues/hints about each of the locations (i.e. This place is where we go to buy fruits and vegetables. We can push a shopping cart.) Once your child figures out the location you are describing, have them take a turn!!

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School Pictures will be taken on Monday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 5th.

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