My Communities

August 28, 2026

TIME for Kids

Children play with hula hoops on a grassy field.
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A community is a group of people. The group might work or play together. You are part of many communities. Here are four.

Neighborhood

Neighbors (above) are people who live nearby. They are part of your neighborhood community.

Classroom

Students sit at desks in a classroom with their hands raised to answer the teacher’s question.
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Students play and work together. Your classmates are your school community. Your teacher too.

Sports

Children dribble basketballs while practicing together in a gym.
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Teammates practice and play together. The players and coach are a community. Go team!

Club

Children wearing aprons work together on colorful art projects at a table covered with paint and supplies.
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Do you go to art class? Play chess? Play music in a band? That group is a community.

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A smiling child holds a paintbrush in front of a bright mural.

Play Your Part

September 16, 2026

People care for their communities. Think of the communities that you are part of. What can you do to pitch in? How can you make these communities stronger? There are lots of ways to help. Clean up. Throw away…

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A smiling child waves while wearing a colorful backpack as other children stand nearby.

A Kind Community

September 16, 2026

It is easy to spread kindness. It will make your community a better place. Here are some things you can do. Which one of these will you try today? Introduce yourself. Say hi to someone new. Tell them your name.…

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A sanitation worker stands on the back of a bright green garbage truck.

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Serving Communities

September 11, 2026

Many people work in a community. They keep it safe and clean. They help people get the things they need. Who are the community workers in your area? Thank them for a job well done! Firefighters These men and women…

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A crossing guard leads a group of children safely across the street.

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Jobs at School

September 11, 2026

School workers are important. They help the school run smoothly. Thank you, school staff! Getting to School Crossing guards (above) guide students across the street. They signal for cars to stop. They keep kids safe on their walk.…

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