Helper Heroes Slides Career Kids Quest • Session 1
Grades K–2
Helper Heroes!
Who helps in our neighborhood? Discover the amazing workers who care for us every single day!
Keep Us Safe
Keep Us Healthy
Help Us Learn
Big Question
What is a Community Helper?
They Care
Doctors, nurses, and vets keep people and pets healthy and strong.
They Protect
Firefighters and crossing guards watch over us to make sure we stay safe.
They Teach & Feed
Teachers, librarians, and cafeteria chefs feed our minds and bodies!
🌟 A community helper does a special job that makes life better for everyone!
Fun Guessing Game
Can You Guess the Helper?
Clue #1
"I drive a big red truck, wear a yellow coat, and use a hose."
Who am I? 🚒 Firefighter!
Clue #2
"I check barking pups and purring kittens to heal their paws."
Who am I? 🐾 Veterinarian!
Clue #3
"I wear a tall white hat and stir tasty soups in giant pots."
Who am I? 🍲 Chef / Cook!
Clue #4
"I wear a yellow hard hat, carry a hammer, and build sturdy houses."
Who am I? 🔨 Construction Builder!
Raise your hand if you have seen one of these helpers this week!
Helper Toolkits
Tools of the Trade
Stethoscope
Helps doctors listen to your heartbeat.
Paintbrush
Helps artists bring bright stories to life.
Rescue Ring
Helps lifeguards keep swimmers safe.
Garden Shovel
Helps farmers grow sweet fruits and veggies.
💡 Question: What tools do you use right now as a student? (Pencils, books, scissors, smiles!)
Counseling Circle Time
Let's Share!
1
Who is a helper you saw today?
Was it a bus driver, cafeteria helper, teacher, or family member?
2
How do you like to help others?
Sharing toys, holding the door, cheering up a friend?
3
You are already a helper hero!
When we help our classmates, our whole school shines bright.
Next: Let's complete our Helper Heroes Activity Sheet! 🖍️
Helper Heroes Activity Sheet Helper Heroes Activity Sheet
Career Kids Quest • Session 1
Name:
Date:
1
Match the Helper to Their Tool!
Draw a line connecting each match
🚒 Firefighter
🩺 Doctor
🍲 Chef
📚 Teacher
Storybooks & Chalkboard
Water Hose & Fire Helmet
Stethoscope & Bandages
Mixing Bowl & Whisk
2
Draw a Community Helper!
Draw them wearing their uniform or holding their tool
This helper is a:
They help our community by:
3
My Helper Hero Pledge
Check off all the ways YOU can be a helper hero at school today:
Help clean up toys
Use gentle, kind words
Share with a friend
Helper Heroes Counselor Guide Helper Heroes Counselor Guide
Session 1 of 3 • Career Kids Quest (Grades K–2)
30-Minute Session
Learning Objectives
Identify at least 4 common community helpers and their tools.
Articulate how workers solve problems and keep communities safe.
Recognize that being kind and helpful makes them school heroes today.
ASCA Standards
M 4: Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary.B-SS 2: Create positive and supportive relationships with other students.B-LS 7: Identify long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals.
Session Pacing Guide (30 Minutes)
0–5 min
Warm-Up Circle: "Who Helped You Today?"
Pass a soft foam ball or teddy bear. Students name one helper they saw today (e.g., bus driver, parent, crossing guard, nurse).
5–15 min
Interactive Slide Quest: Mystery Helpers & Tools
Present Helper Heroes Slides. Invite students to act out helper movements (stirrers for chefs, hose spray for firefighters, checking pulse for doctors).
15–25 min
Helper Activity Sheet & Drawing
Distribute activity sheet. Guide matching lines, then provide drawing time. Prompt students to imagine their helper's special uniform.
25–30 min
Closing Hero Pledge & Affirmation
Stand up, strike a "hero pose," and repeat together: "I am helpful, I am kind, I have a bright future ahead!"
Counselor Discussion Prompts
Prompt 1 (Empathy & Gratitude):
"Imagine if our school had no custodian or cafeteria staff for one week. What would happen? How can we thank them today?"
Prompt 2 (Personal Connection):
"Which tool looks most fun to use? Why? What does that tell you about what you like doing?"
Grade-Level Differentiation Tips
Kindergarten: Focus on picture recognition and role-play gestures. Provide scribing/dictation support for the fill-in-the-blank prompt.
1st & 2nd Grade: Encourage inventive spelling and complete sentences. Challenge students to name two tools their chosen helper uses.
Strength Superstars Slides Career Kids Quest • Session 2
Grades K–2
Strength Superstars!
What do you love to do? Discover how your special talents and hobbies can turn into exciting future careers!
What I Love
What I Practice
Where I Grow
Self-Discovery
What is a Strength?
Heart Powers
Being a kind listener, sharing with friends, and cheering up others when they feel sad.
Brain Powers
Asking curious questions, solving tricky puzzles, and remembering cool facts about nature.
Creation Powers
Building towers out of blocks, drawing bright pictures, and making up funny songs!
✨ Everyone has different strengths—and that is what makes our classroom team so special!
Career Clues
From Superpower to Career!
If you love building...
You might become an Architect or Carpenter!
If you love caring for pets...
You might become a Veterinarian or Zookeeper!
If you love drawing & color...
You might become an Illustrator or Animator!
If you love the outdoors...
You might become a Park Ranger or Botanist!
What activity makes you feel proud and happy when you do it?
Career Pathways
How Superstars Help the World
Helping People
Teachers, nurses, counselors, and coaches.
Making Things
Bakers, mechanics, plumbers, and artists.
Exploring Nature
Scientists, gardeners, and weather watchers.
Sharing Joy
Musicians, dancers, actors, and authors.
⭐ Did you know? You can have more than ONE strength!
Counseling Circle Time
Claim Your Superpower!
1
Turn to a neighbor and share:
"One thing I am really good at is..."
2
Give a compliment back:
"You are great at that! That is your superpower!"
3
Let's make our Strength Badges!
We will draw our favorite talent and proudly wear our shield.
Ready? Grab your colors and let's shine! 🌟
Strength Superstars Badge Sheet Strength Superstars Badge Sheet
Career Kids Quest • Session 2
Name:
Date:
1
What Are Your Superpowers?
Check 2 or 3 things you love doing most
Helping Friends
Building & Fixing
Caring for Pets
Drawing & Crafting
Solving Puzzles
Active Games & Sports
2
Design Your Super Strength Shield!
Draw your symbol, superpower icon, or you in action
My number one superpower is:
A future career that uses my superpower:
Career Quest Affirmation
"I am unique, I have special talents, and I am growing every single day!"
Counselor Star ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Strength Superstars Counselor Guide Strength Superstars Counselor Guide
Session 2 of 3 • Career Kids Quest (Grades K–2)
30-Minute Session
Learning Objectives
Identify at least 2 personal strengths, interests, or favorite activities.
Connect current favorite play tasks to potential future careers.
Practice offering a supportive compliment to a classmate.
ASCA Standards
M 2: Self-confidence in ability to succeed.B-SMS 1: Responsibility for self and actions.B-SS 4: Empathy and perspective taking for diverse strengths.
Session Pacing Guide (30 Minutes)
0–5 min
Movement Hook: "Superpower Freeze Pose"
Call out a talent (e.g., "Painter," "Builder," "Cheetah Runner"). Students strike a frozen statue pose showing that talent, then giggle and reset.
5–15 min
Slide Presentation: Connecting Talents to Jobs
Walk through Strength Superstars Slides. Emphasize that no two people have the exact same combination of superpowers—our differences make our team strong.
15–25 min
Badge Sheet & Peer Compliment Exchange
Students check their top 2-3 superpowers and draw their shield. Have students turn to a shoulder partner and give one genuine compliment about their strengths.
25–30 min
Closing Star Shout-Out
Each student raises their shield and whispers or shouts one word that describes their star power (e.g., "Kind!", "Fast!", "Creative!").
Counseling SEL Discussion Prompts
Prompt 1 (Growth Mindset):
"What if there is something you are not good at YET? How do workers get better at their jobs? (Practice, asking for help, not giving up!)."
Prompt 2 (Inclusivity & Appreciation):
"How does it feel when someone notices something good about you? Why does a hospital or school need many different kinds of talents?"
Grade-Level Differentiation Tips
Kindergarten: Use physical props (play stethoscope, hard hat, paintbrush) so students can hold a prop matching their chosen superpower.
1st & 2nd Grade: Have students write a brief reason why their superpower will make them great at their dream job.
Dream Builders Slides Career Kids Quest • Session 3
Grades K–2
Dream Builders!
Imagine your tomorrow! Explore exciting careers, celebrate teamwork, and stamp your official Career Passport!
Dream Big
Work Together
Learn Every Day
Endless Horizons
When I Grow Up...
Science Explorers
Astronauts exploring the stars, marine biologists diving deep into the ocean, or robotic inventors!
Community Champions
Paramedics, pediatricians, teachers, library storytellers, and neighborhood mayors!
Creative Masters
Video game creators, pastry designers, architects designing bridges, and picture book authors!
💡 Secret: You can change your mind anytime! Learning gives you keys to try many paths!
Collaboration
Dream Teams in Action!
Look at how workers help each other build a Hospital:
Builders
Make strong walls and clean rooms.
Doctors & Nurses
Care for patients and give medicine.
Chefs
Cook healthy, warm soup for everyone.
Cleaners
Keep every floor sparkling and safe.
🤝 Every single job is important! When we work together, we can do anything!
Ready for Tomorrow
Your Job Right Now!
Stay Curious
Read fun books, ask great questions, and try to learn something brand new every day.
Try Your Best
Making mistakes is how your brain grows stronger. Practice makes progress!
Be a Great Teammate
Take turns, cheer for your classmates, and help clean up our shared classroom spaces.
🎒 Being a wonderful student today prepares you for any career you choose tomorrow!
Career Quest Celebration
You Are an Official Career Explorer!
1
Session 1 Completed:
Discovered Helper Heroes and how they keep our community strong.
2
Session 2 Completed:
Discovered your unique Super Strengths and created your badge.
3
Session 3 Mission:
Complete your official Future Career Passport and celebrate your dreams!
Give yourselves a huge round of applause! 👏🎉
Dream Builders Passport Sheet Dream Builders Passport Sheet
Career Kids Quest • Session 3 Capstone
Name:
Date:
1
Official Future Explorer ID
PASSPORT # 2026-FUTURE
Draw yourself in your future uniform!
My Dream Job Title:
Where I Will Work (Hospital, School, Studio, Outdoors):
Special Tools I Will Carry:
How My Work Will Help Others:
2
Career Quest Passport Stamps
Color in your 3 mission badges!
Helper Hero
I learned who keeps our neighborhood safe and thriving.
Super Strength
I found my unique superpowers and celebrated my talents.
Dream Builder
I set goals for my future and believe in my potential.
Official School Counseling Endorsement
"This certifies that our Career Explorer has shown great curiosity, teamwork, and big dreams during Career Kids Quest!"
Counselor Signature:
Explorer Stamp:
Career
Dream Builders Counselor Guide Dream Builders Counselor Guide
Session 3 of 3 • Career Kids Quest Capstone
30-Minute Session
Learning Objectives
Identify at least one future career dream and its daily tools.
Explain why teamwork and cooperation are needed in every job.
Connect current school habits (listening, curiosity) to future goals.
ASCA Standards
M 4: Postsecondary education and life-long learning.B-LS 7: Identify long- and short-term career and SEL goals.B-SS 6: Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills.
Session Pacing Guide (30 Minutes)
0–5 min
Hook: "If I Had a Magic Wand..."
Circle warmup: pass an imaginary magic wand. Students complete: "If I could do any job for one day tomorrow, I would be a..."
5–15 min
Slide Presentation: Dream Builders & Dream Teams
Review Dream Builders Slides. Focus on Slide 3 (Dream Teams): demonstrate how a hospital or school requires all hands working harmoniously.
15–25 min
Career Passport Completion & Counselor Check-In
Students draw their self-portrait in uniform and fill in their passport. Counselor circulates to review passports and place an official sticker or stamp!
25–30 min
Explorer Capstone March & Cheer
Students hold up their completed passports, do a mini classroom graduation march, and recite the final explorer cheer: "We are Dream Builders!"
Individual Conferring Prompts
Prompt 1 (Flexibility & Growth):
"Do you think your dream might change as you learn new things? Yes! And that is completely okay—exploring is about discovering what you love."
Prompt 2 (Action in School):
"What is one thing you can practice right here at school that will help you become a great worker? (e.g., listening to instructions, sharing, reading)."
Grade-Level Differentiation Tips
Kindergarten: Emphasize the uniform and tool drawing. Provide pre-cut star stickers for the 3 passport stamps.
1st & 2nd Grade: Have students write a sentence about how their dream career will make someone's day happier or safer.
