Neighbor World Project Guide Reach Higher • Unit 1: Be My Neighbor
My Neighborhood Project
Name: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Your Mission: Be a Neighborhood Builder!
Show the places and people that make a community special. Choose how you want to make your project!
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Choose Your Project Way (Pick One!)
Option A
Draw and Label
Paper or Poster
Draw a colorful map or street scene. Add labels with words for each place and community helper!
Paper, crayons, markers, word labels
Option B
Build a 3D Model
Boxes & Craft Items
Use small cardboard boxes, paper cups, or craft supplies to build real 3D neighborhood buildings!
Small boxes, glue, paper cutouts, tape
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4 Steps to Complete Your Project
1
Plan It
Pick 3 or 4 community places and helpers.
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Create It
Draw your street or build your 3D model.
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Label It
Write names and glue word cards on buildings.
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Share It
Say your sentences to your classmates!
My Project Goal
I will show at least 3 places and 3 community helpers !
Turn page for Word Bank
Word Bank & Sentence Helpers
Unit 1 Vocabulary
Places and Community Helpers (Choose at least 3)
School
Teacher
Helps us learn and read
Fire Station
Firefighter
Puts out fires and keeps safe
Hospital / Clinic
Doctor / Nurse
Helps when we are sick
Library
Librarian
Helps us find great books
Police Station
Police Officer
Protects our community
Park
Park Caretaker / Neighbors
We play and share green space
Grocery Store
Grocer / Cashier
Sells fresh food to families
Post Office
Mail Carrier
Brings letters and packages
Sentence Frames (Practice Saying & Writing)
Place
“This is the [place] in my neighborhood.”
Helper
“A [helper] works here.”
Action
“They help our community by [helping us].”
Neighbor
“Neighbors come here to [play / buy food / learn].”
Teacher Tip: Practice reading aloud with a partner before presenting. Point to your picture or model as you speak!
Neighborhood Plan Worksheet Reach Higher Unit 1 • My Project Planner
My Neighborhood Plan
Name: ___________________
Date: ___________________
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My Project Format:
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Draw and Label (Paper Poster)
2
My 3 Community Places and Helpers:
Place 1
Place Name:
Helper Name:
Place 2
Place Name:
Helper Name:
Place 3
Place Name:
Helper Name:
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My Neighborhood Sketch (Draw your street layout):
Draw buildings, roads & helpers
Street & Buildings Sketch Area
Need materials? You can use paper, crayons, colored pencils, and markers!
Go to Labels & Cutouts
My Neighborhood Labels & Cards
Fill in the blanks, cut on the dashed lines, and glue onto your project!
Cut & Glue Page
Place & Helper Display Labels (Write & Glue on each building)
Label 1
Place:
Helper:
“This is the . A helps here.”
Label 2
Place:
Helper:
“This is the . A helps here.”
Label 3
Place:
Helper:
“This is the . A helps here.”
Label 4 (Bonus Place)
Place:
Helper:
“Neighbors come here to .”
Neighborhood Scene Cutouts (Color, Cut & Add to your scene)
STOP
Stop Sign
Traffic Light
Green Tree
School Bus
Crosswalk
Mailbox
Neighbor
Helping Hand
Artist Tip: Color your buildings and cutout props with bright colors before gluing them to your poster!
Neighbor Showcase Checklist Reach Higher Unit 1 • Show and Tell
Neighborhood Showcase Checklist
Speaker: _________________
Date: _________________
4 Speaking Superpowers (Check each when you practice!)
Practice with a Partner
Smile & Look
Look at your friendly classmates.
Clear Voice
Speak clearly so everyone can hear.
Point & Show
Point your finger at each building.
Read Labels
Read place & helper names clearly.
My Presentation Script (Hold this page and read!)
1 “Hello neighbors! Welcome to my neighborhood.”
2 “This is the . A works here.”
3 “Here is the . A helps us.”
4 “This is the . Neighbors come here to .”
5 “Thank you for visiting my neighborhood! Any questions?”
Star Showcase Rubric (Color 1, 2, or 3 stars!)
Category
My Self-Check
Teacher Star Score
1. Neighborhood Project
Has 3 places & helpers (Model or Drawing)
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2. Words & Labels
Places and helpers are named clearly
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3. Speaking & Pointing
Speaks clearly, smiles, and points to places
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Teacher Cheer: You are a wonderful community neighbor and great speaker!
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