Category: Civic Engagement
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Becoming a Little Helper
Your Child Will Learn
That it feels good to help my family; the basics of how to do chores
Here’s What to Do
- Let me “help” you with simple chores that are fun.
- Some age-appropriate chore ideas for me:
- Dusting
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Caring for My Make Believe Pet
Your Child Will Learn
How to be a helper
Here’s What to Do
- Ask your child to pick an animal they’d like to pretend to be. They’ll pretend to be the pet and you’ll be the owner.
- Ask your child
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Caring For My Family’s Pet
Your Child Will Learn
How to contribute to the family by caring for a pet
Here’s What to Do
- Ask your child what kinds of things your pet needs to stay happy and healthy.
- With your child, brainstorm a list
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Clean Up Helper
Your Child Will Learn
How to help their family with chores
Here’s What to Do
- Encourage your child to help clean up by putting items away.
- Ask your child to help with simple tidying tasks. Examples:
- Putting dirty clothes in
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Recycling Helper
Your Child Will Learn
How to take care of the environment and help out at home
Here’s What to Do
- When it’s time to clean up trash and recycling, ask your child for help.
- Show your child the item, and
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Helping My Community
Your Child Will Learn
Volunteering my time helps the community that I live in
Here’s What to Do
- Research family-friendly volunteer opportunities in your community
- Once you choose a place to volunteer, contact the organization and confirm that the service
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Helping Hands @Home
Your Child Will Learn
My help is needed and valued in my home
Here’s What to Do
- Together with your child, brainstorm a manageable amount of chores, like helping to prepare meals, watering house plants, making up their bed, feeding
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Meet A Community Helper
Your Child Will Learn
The jobs of some people help and serve our community
Here’s What to Do
- Plan and arrange an experience for your child to meet a professional whose work helps or serves the community, like a police