In the early years of a child’s education, it is crucial to foster their problem-solving skills, as they lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Educators play a vital role in guiding preschoolers with special needs to develop these skills effectively. One essential aspect of problem-solving is recognizing the right adult to seek help from in various situations.

In this blog post, we will explore an engaging lesson plan and a worksheet activity titled “My Helpers” that will assist special education teachers in teaching preschoolers how to identify and approach appropriate helpers. Let’s dive in!

Identifying Helpers Lesson Plan

Objective: To help preschoolers identify the correct adult to seek help from in different situations, fostering problem-solving skills.

Materials:

• Everyday Speech “My Helpers” worksheet (available for download)
• Pictures or illustrations of different adults

Warm-up Activity:

1. Begin the lesson by engaging the preschoolers in a discussion about helpers. Ask them questions like, “Who helps you tie your shoelaces?” or “Who helps you when you’re feeling sad?” This helps establish the concept of helpers in their daily lives.

Introduce the Concept of Identifying Helpers:

1. Explain to the preschoolers that there are different adults they can seek help from in different situations.
2. Show them pictures or illustrations of various helpers such as teachers, parents, doctors, police officers, etc.
3. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of each helper, emphasizing the situations where they can provide assistance.

Worksheet Activity: “My Helpers”:

1. Distribute the “My Helpers” worksheet (available for download) to each child.
2. Instruct the children to identify the appropriate helper for each situation and complete the worksheet accordingly.
3. Provide assistance and guidance as necessary.

Sample Video

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