Who are the people that help us? - Lesson 1

The lesson titled "Who are the people that help us?" is an engaging and interactive session designed to help children identify and appreciate the various individuals who support them in their daily lives. Initially, the focus is on family members, where children are encouraged to bring in family photographs and discuss the roles and contributions of each person in their household. Through reading stories like 'We are Family' and engaging in a family day project, they learn to recognise the assistance they receive at home. The activity extends to creating a book that highlights all the people who help them at home, enriched with the children's own observations and comments, which is then added to the class reading corner.

Moving beyond family, the lesson encourages children to reflect on their own roles as helpers among their friends, at home, within their class, and the wider school community. They are prompted to consider their responsibilities and the importance of being helpful in general, including participating in community activities such as litter picking or helping in a garden. The lesson also includes an outreach component, where children can visit a residential home to read stories or sing to the elderly, reinforcing the value of helping others. Within the school setting, the concept of a supportive community is introduced through the story 'Our Class is a Family', and children explore this further by touring the school, meeting various staff members, and creating a book documenting these helpers, which is also made available in the reading area. The concept of 'class helpers' is also introduced, giving children specific roles to help maintain their classroom, fostering a sense of responsibility and community.