Printable Community Helpers Buddies Paper Dolls
Community helpers are everyday heroes who make our neighborhoods safe, healthy, and happy. These Printable Community Helpers Buddies Paper Dolls are a fun and meaningful way for kids to learn about the people who serve our communities. From firefighters and police officers to doctors and mail carriers, children can dress their buddy paper dolls and talk about the important jobs these helpers do.
These coloring pages for kids also make wonderful classroom activities during Labor Day, Community Helper Week, or back to school season.
Fun Facts About Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. For many families, it marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of a new school year. It is also a time to recognize the hard work of people in all professions who help keep our communities running smoothly.
Source: History Channel – Labor Day 2023: Facts, Meaning & Founding
Supplies
Printer
White paper
Scissors
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils optional
Glue stick
Community Helpers Buddy Paper Dolls black and white
Community Helpers Buddy Paper Dolls color
Instructions
Print out the buddy paper dolls and the outfit templates you would like to use. You can choose the full color version or the black and white printable templates.
If using the black and white version, color the outfits before cutting them out. It is much easier for little hands to color first and then cut.
Carefully cut out the uniforms and accessories.
Glue the uniforms onto your favorite buddy paper doll.
Talk together about what each community helper does and how they help others every day. This is also a great opportunity to teach children how and when to dial 911 in an emergency.
Encourage imaginative play by creating stories where the buddies work together to solve problems in their town.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Choose from both color and black and white printable templates so kids can either start playing right away or enjoy designing their own uniforms.
These easy crafts for kids are perfect for home, school, homeschool groups, and community events.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This activity fits perfectly into social studies lessons about communities and citizenship.
Have students:
• Match each uniform to the correct job
• Write a short sentence about how that helper serves the community
• Draw a picture of what they want to be when they grow up
• Create a classroom bulletin board titled “Our Community Helpers”
You can also invite children to share if they know someone who works in one of these professions. This helps build real world connections and appreciation.
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
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