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Cubes are a great way to help students learn about any subject.  Below is a template for creating your own cube.  Print this page on thick, card stock paper, and then add whatever you wish to each side.  Cut out the two shapes and use the tabs provided to glue them together to form a cube. One idea is to put a picture of a different community helper on each side.  Let the children roll the cube and tell the name of the  community helper that goes with each hat.

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Another great way to learn about Community Helpers is through the use of a Folder Game.  Folder games are simply games that are produced using a file folder.  The game board is glued to the inside of the folder, and pieces are also kept inside.  This makes for convenient storage and use.  One example of a folder game to be used with the theme of Community Helpers is this Bingo/Matching combination game.  Students draw cards and match with the pictures of community helpers on their board.  The first student to match five pictures in a row wins!

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And finally, sorting is an excellent way to ensure that students understand the topic they have been discussing and working with in class.  Having students sort community helpers ensures complete understanding of each individual and his or her role in society.  This sorting game involves a container in which community helper picture cards may easily be stored.  On each side of this brightly colored container are pockets listing the different categories of community service.  Cards taken from the container may be sorted into the pockets.  This activity can be done as a game, or by an single student

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