People Who Help Us: Class 1 Study Guide
Many people work to keep us safe, healthy and happy. We can say thank you to each of them.
Every day, many people do jobs that help us. A doctor and a nurse help us when we are sick. A teacher helps us learn. A farmer grows our food, and a shopkeeper sells it. Together they make a community.
When we know what each person does, we also know whom to ask for help. We should always treat helpers with respect and say thank you.
Helpers and their work
| Helper | What they do |
|---|---|
| Doctor | Treats us when we are ill |
| Teacher | Helps us read, write and count |
| Farmer | Grows rice, wheat, vegetables and fruit |
| Police officer | Keeps people safe |
| Postman | Brings letters and parcels |
| Sweeper | Keeps streets and schools clean |
| Bus driver | Takes people to work and school |
Whom do we ask?
If you are lost in a market, ask a shopkeeper or a police officer, and stay where you can be seen. If you feel unwell at school, tell your teacher. If something is wrong at home, tell a grown-up you trust. Children should learn their parents' names and phone number.
Do not run away.
A teacher, police officer or shopkeeper.
And your parents' names.
In a safe place.
Saying thank you
A smile, a kind word or a thank-you card shows we value someone's work. We can also keep our surroundings tidy so that cleaners and sweepers have less to do.
Worked examples and common mistakes
Example: Who brings letters? The postman. Example: Who helps us when we are ill? A doctor. Common mistakes: thinking some jobs are more important than others, or that only men or only women can do a certain job. Everyone can do any job they train for.
Check your understanding: model answers
1. A farmer. 2. A shopkeeper or police officer, while staying in a safe, open place. 3. A smile, a card or saying thank you.
✨ Key Takeaways
- Many people help us every day.
- Each helper has a different job.
- In trouble, ask a trusted helper.
- We should say thank you and be polite.
💬 Questions for Discussion & Reflection
- Who grows our food?
- Whom would you ask for help if you were lost in a market?
- Name one way to thank a helper.