Building Our Community
Hands-on community-building activities foster a sense of belonging and teamwork.
Description : This course emphasizes the importance of working together by engaging learners in activities that build and strengthen communities. Group projects, collaborative games, and simple service projects show how every person plays a part.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Discovering Our Community Section 1: What is a Community? - Lesson 1: Introduction to Communities Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Communities - Lesson 2: Identifying Community Members Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Community Members Section 2: Our Home Place - Lesson 1: Where We Live Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Where We Live - Lesson 2: Observing Our Surroundings Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Observing Our Surroundings Section 3: Community Places - Lesson 1: Local Parks and Playgrounds Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Local Parks and Playgrounds - Lesson 2: Community Centers and Libraries Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Community Centers and Libraries Section 4: Roles in Our Community - Lesson 1: Family and Friends Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Family and Friends - Lesson 2: Neighbors and Classmates Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Neighbors and Classmates Section 5: Being Kind and Helpful - Lesson 1: Sharing and Caring Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Sharing and Caring - Lesson 2: Working Together Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Working Together Module 2: Exploring Our Neighborhood Section 1: Discovering Our Street - Lesson 1: Taking a Neighborhood Walk Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Taking a Neighborhood Walk - Lesson 2: Noticing Different Houses and Stores Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Noticing Different Houses and Stores Section 2: Local Landmarks - Lesson 1: Recognizing Important Buildings Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Recognizing Important Buildings - Lesson 2: Exploring Monuments and Memorials Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Exploring Monuments and Memorials Section 3: Community Spaces - Lesson 1: Visiting the Local Library Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Visiting the Local Library - Lesson 2: Enjoying Community Gardens Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Enjoying Community Gardens Section 4: Local Traditions - Lesson 1: Celebrating Neighborhood Festivals Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Celebrating Neighborhood Festivals - Lesson 2: Listening to Community Stories Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Listening to Community Stories Section 5: Caring for Our Environment - Lesson 1: Learning About Recycling Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Learning About Recycling - Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Keep Our Neighborhood Clean Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Simple Ways to Keep Our Neighborhood Clean Module 3: Working Together Section 1: Understanding Teamwork - Lesson 1: What Is Teamwork? Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is Teamwork? - Lesson 2: Simple Group Activities Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simple Group Activities Section 2: Communication in Our Community - Lesson 1: Listening and Talking Together Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Listening and Talking Together - Lesson 2: Sharing Our Ideas Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Sharing Our Ideas Section 3: Solving Problems Together - Lesson 1: Finding Easy Solutions Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Finding Easy Solutions - Lesson 2: Working on Small Challenges as a Team Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Working on Small Challenges as a Team Section 4: Building Trust - Lesson 1: Learning About Honesty Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning About Honesty - Lesson 2: Being Reliable Friends Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Being Reliable Friends Section 5: Celebrating Our Team Efforts - Lesson 1: Sharing Success Stories Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Sharing Success Stories - Lesson 2: Enjoying Community Celebrations Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Enjoying Community Celebrations Module 4: Community Helpers Section 1: Meeting Community Helpers - Lesson 1: Who Are Community Helpers? Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Who Are Community Helpers? - Lesson 2: Identifying Helpers Around Us Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Helpers Around Us Section 2: Roles of Helpers - Lesson 1: Learning About Teachers and Educators Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Learning About Teachers and Educators - Lesson 2: Understanding the Role of Medics and Safety Workers Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Medics and Safety Workers Section 3: Acts of Service - Lesson 1: Simple Ways to Help Others Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Simple Ways to Help Others - Lesson 2: Volunteer Opportunities for Young Learners Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Volunteer Opportunities for Young Learners Section 4: Learning from Helpers - Lesson 1: Visiting a Community Helper Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Visiting a Community Helper - Lesson 2: Sharing Our Visit Experiences Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sharing Our Visit Experiences Section 5: Becoming a Helper - Lesson 1: Acts of Kindness in Daily Life Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Acts of Kindness in Daily Life - Lesson 2: Helping at Home and School Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Helping at Home and School Module 5: Celebrating Our Community Section 1: Community Events - Lesson 1: What Is a Community Event? Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is a Community Event? - Lesson 2: Planning a Simple Community Gathering Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Planning a Simple Community Gathering Section 2: Festivals and Traditions - Lesson 1: Learning About Local Festivals Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Learning About Local Festivals - Lesson 2: Celebrating Community Traditions Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Celebrating Community Traditions Section 3: Arts and Culture - Lesson 1: Taking Part in Community Art Projects Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Taking Part in Community Art Projects - Lesson 2: Enjoying Music and Dance Together Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Enjoying Music and Dance Together Section 4: Everyday Celebrations - Lesson 1: Celebrating Small Achievements Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Celebrating Small Achievements - Lesson 2: Organizing a Simple Party or Picnic Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Organizing a Simple Party or Picnic Section 5: Giving Back to Our Community - Lesson 1: Simple Community Service Projects Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Simple Community Service Projects - Lesson 2: Sharing and Caring for Others Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing and Caring for Others