Enjoy a themed week full of People Who Help Us Themed Toddler Activities. This is a really fun toddler weekly activity guide and a topic that perfect for the toddler & preschool age group!
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
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People Who Help Us - Day 1
Book: Pete the Cat - Firefighter Pete
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck!
Quick! Can you drive the firetruck fast enough?
Pretend Play
Pretend to be Firefighter! Do you have a ride on toy car outside? Add the hose and turn it into a firetruck! No car? Just use the hose to put out the fires.
You can even get these cool ride on firetrucks if you want to go all out for the theme!
Craft - Easy Paper Plate Firefighter Hat
This is a really simple craft that will encourage some pretend play too! See how to make the paper plate firefighter hat HERE.
Sensory Play - Put out the Fire!
I love this firefighter sensory play idea from Twodaloo! See how to set it up HERE.
Game - Free Printables FireFighter Scavenger Hunt
Get our free (this week only) firefighter scavenger hunt!
People Who Help Us - Day 2
Book: Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song / Dance - Dr Knickerbocker Number 9
Dance along with the Wiggles as you count to 9 with Dr Knickerbocker
PRETEND PLAY
Set up a hospital! Use chairs for the waiting room. Use your stuffed animals or dolls as patients. If you have any band aids or bandages grabe these out too.
Pretend play costumes are something I love to have around all the time and this Melissa and Doug Doctor Kit is great - you can get it HERE on Amazon.
Craft - Make your own Dr's Bag!
Cut out a Bag shape from some cardboard and add your supplies! You can use bandaids, cotton tips, cotton balls, plastic gloves etc.
People Who Help Us - Day 3
Book: Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on YouTube HERE
Song/Dance: Police Car Dance
Dance along to the police car dance!
This fun paper plate police car craft from Glued To My Crafts Blog is great for our People who Help Us theme. Get the instructions HERE.
Craft - Make a Police Badge
Make your own police badge using construction paper.
Get Moving - Community Helpers Exercises or Kids!
Some fun kid friendly movement exercises with a community helpers theme!
People Who Help Us - Day 4
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Wheels on the Ambulance
The Wheels on the Ambulance go round and round...
Craft - Hairdresser - Cut the Hair!
Use paper plates and 'cut' the hair like a hairdresser. This is actually a great fine motor skill and don't be afraid to let them try the scissors. Your child's preschool teacher will thank you for it!
I always recommend saftey scissors like THESE.
See how to set up this activity HERE.
Pretend Play - Set up your own Ambulance.
Do you have a wagon or anything that you can pull around? Use it to pretend to be an ambulance and transport your toys to the hospital.
People Who Help Us - Day 5
Book: Trashy Town
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance - Gimme That Garbage!
Join Danny Go! to learn about what it takes to be a garbage collector
Craft - Make a Garbage Truck
Use construction paper to make a garbage truck. Scrunch up paper to be the 'trash'.
Pretend Play - Set up a School
Let's pretend to be teachers. Grab a chalkboard or whiteboard, and set up a school! Can you 'read' your books to your toys? What lesson will you teach?
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