Community

Careers

Jobs at School

Many people work at a school. Their jobs are important. These people help the school community run smoothly. Getting to School Crossing guards (above) guide students across the street. They signal for cars to stop. They keep kids…

Places

In Your Community

A community is a place where people live, work, and play. There are homes. There are businesses and schools. Take a walk or a ride around your community. What do you see? Stores There are places to shop in…

Rules of the Road

Streets have signs and markings. These make communities safer. Some help you cross the street. Read to learn how to use them. 1. Do you see the white stripes on the street? They are part of a crosswalk. A crosswalk…

Places

Where Do You Live?

A community is a group of people. The group might live, work, or play together. A community can also be a place where people live. There are different types of places. Read about three. What is your community like? City…

Transportation

Getting Around

There are many ways to get from place to place. How do you get where you need to go? Bicycle Bikes (above) move by pedaling. It is faster than walking. Some cities have lanes just for bikes. Car …

Service Stars

Being a Buddy

Sammie Vance goes to school in Indiana. She started the Buddy Bench program there. Anyone could sit on the “buddy bench.” It meant that person needed a friend. Read about Sammie’s kindness campaign. Getting Started Sammie collected plastic. Her community…

A Good Friend

Everyone needs a friend. And it is important to be a good friend. Can you be a friend? The tips below tell you how. Introduce yourself. Say hello to someone new. Invite them to play. Ask questions to get…

Places

Spaces at School

Your classroom is where you spend the most time at school. Here are four other spaces at school. What are these spaces like at your school? Library You can borrow books from the school library (above). The librarian might read…

Community

In the Community

A community is a place where people live, work, and play. It has homes. It has businesses and schools. What do you have in your community? Stores There are places to shop in a community. Food is sold in…

Community

At the Post Office

A post office is responsible for mail. You can send letters or packages from there. Learn how to address an envelope below.