Elements within the Community
| Category | Socio-Emotional Development |
| Copyright Owner | Compassion International |
The lesson “Elements within the Community” teaches children about self and social awareness and personal responsibility as it relates to community. The children will learn about community helpers and work to name at least four kinds of helpers in their own community. Using interactive games, the will describe and explain what the helpers do and how they contribute to the community’s welfare. Each child will demonstrate gratefulness for the job that the community helper does. The lesson includes guided instructions for the teacher, including preparation, a script, and suggested activities to facilitate further learning in a fun and interactive manner. This lesson is designed for children between 9-11 years, and is the 27th lesson in the 2nd year Core Curriculum Set and part of the “Community Awareness” unit.
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