Helper Hero Slides Helper Heroes
Who helps us in our neighborhood?
What is a Community Helper?
A Community Helper is an adult who has a job helping people in our neighborhood.
They keep us safe, healthy, and help us find what we need!
Meet Our Helpers!
Firefighter
They help us if there is a fire or an emergency.
Police Officer
They keep our streets safe and help us if we are lost.
Doctor
They help our bodies stay healthy and strong.
Mail Carrier
They bring letters and packages to our homes.
Librarian
They help us find wonderful books to read.
Store Clerk
They help us buy food and things at the store.
Why do we say hello?
Sometimes we need to ask a helper a question.
Sometimes we just want to be polite.
"Hello, Officer!" • "Thank you, Mail Carrier!"
Who Helps Us Worksheet Helper Match-Up
Draw a line to match the helper to their job!
Name:
Date:
Firefighter
Police Officer
Mail Carrier
Librarian
"I bring letters and packages to your front door."
"I use a big hose to put out fires and stay safe."
"I help you find the best books to borrow."
"I help people when they are lost or in trouble."
Draw Your Favorite Helper!
My favorite helper is: ________________________
Neighborhood Greeting Heroes • Lesson 1: Helper Heroes
Helper Hero Cards Firefighter
Helper Hero
Police Officer
Helper Hero
Mail Carrier
Helper Hero
Librarian
Helper Hero
Doctor
Helper Hero
Store Clerk
Helper Hero
Safety Circle Slides Safe Circles
Who gets a hug? Who gets a wave?
Family and Close Friends
These are people we know very well and love.
Mom, Dad, or Caregivers
Grandparents
Siblings
Safe greetings: Hugs, kisses, high-fives!
THE INNER CIRCLE
Community Helpers
These are adults who are at work to help us.
We are polite, but we keep our personal space.
Safe greetings: A big wave, a smile, or saying "Hello!"
No hugs for community helpers.
THE OUTER CIRCLE
My Space Bubble
With strangers and community helpers, we stay one arm's length away.
"Keep your bubble, keep your safety!"
Who gets which greeting?
Hugs allowed?
Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Siblings.
Wave allowed?
Everyone! It is the safest and most polite greeting.
Greeting Circle Sort Greeting Circles
How do we say hello safely? Sort the greetings!
Name:
Mom & Dad
Mail Carrier
Both
Color the boxes or draw them in the circles above:
A Big Smile
A Friendly Wave
A Giant Hug
Saying "Hi!"
A Kiss on the Cheek
Giving a High-Five
Neighborhood Greeting Heroes • Lesson 2: Safe Circles
Safety Boundary Teacher Guide Safety Circles
Teacher Facilitation Guide • Lesson 2
Key Objective
Students will differentiate between "Outer Circle" people (community helpers/safe strangers) and "Inner Circle" people (primary caregivers/family). The focus is on establishing that physical contact (hugs/kisses) is reserved for the Inner Circle to maintain personal safety.
Core Skills
• Boundary Setting
• Safety Awareness
• Social Context
Facilitation Script & Prompts
Introduction
"Imagine everyone has a magic space bubble around them. Some people are allowed inside our bubble, and some people stay outside. Why do we keep a bubble?"
The Inner Circle
"Who are the people you love and live with? We call them our Inner Circle. With them, hugs and kisses are a way to say I love you. It's okay to be close!"
The Outer Circle
"Now think of the Mail Carrier or the Store Clerk. We are happy to see them, but do they live in our house? No! They are in our Outer Circle. We use our 'Safe Greetings' like a big wave or a nice 'Hello' to keep our space bubble safe."
Sensitive Handling
Wait, they are nice!
Students may struggle with why "nice" people like a librarian can't be hugged. Remind them that it isn't because the librarian is "bad," but because everyone deserves their own space to be safe.
Forced Physicality
Never force a student to practice a hug or close contact. Emphasize that they are the boss of their bubble and can choose to wave even to family if they want to.
"But what if...?"
If a student asks what to do if a stranger tries to enter their bubble:
Step 1: Take a big step back. • Step 2: Say "I need space!" • Step 3: Tell a safe adult.
Neighborhood Greeting Heroes • Teacher Support Material
Smile and Wave Slides Smile and Wave
Being polite from a distance!
Why "Smile and Wave"?
It shows people we are friendly.
It keeps our safety bubble closed.
"We can be polite without stopping to talk!"
DISTANCE
1
The Smile
Make eye contact for just a second.
Curve your lips up! (Keep teeth in or out—both are okay!)
Your eyes should look "happy" too.
2
The Wave
Lift your hand up near your shoulder.
Move your hand side to side two times.
Put your hand back down.
Ready to Walk?
Step 1
Keep walking.
Step 2
Smile and Wave.
Step 3
Stay in your bubble.
"We acknowledge people, but we keep on moving!"
Walk and Wave Checklist Walk and Wave
How did you do during your practice walk?
Name:
I gave a friendly smile.
I did a "two-time" wave.
I kept on walking.
I stayed in my bubble.
How do you feel?
Need Practice
Getting Better
I am a Hero!
Neighborhood Greeting Heroes • Smile and Wave Simulation
Greeting Practice Cards Scenario 1
You are at the library. You see the Librarian walking past your table.
How do you greet them?
Scenario 2
You are playing in your yard. The Mail Carrier puts letters in the box.
How do you greet them?
Scenario 3
You are at the grocery store. The Store Clerk helps you find cereal.
How do you greet them?
Scenario 4
You just got home from school. Your Grandpa is waiting at the door.
How do you greet them?
Scenario 5
A Police Officer is standing on the sidewalk and says "Good morning!"
How do you greet them?
Mystery Scenario
Teacher Choice!
How do you greet them?
Greeting Guide Template My Community
Greeting Guide
By: ___________________________
"I am a Greeting Hero. I stay safe and polite!"
My Safe Greetings
Paste Hero Here
Greeting Rule:
Paste Hero Here
Greeting Rule:
Paste Hero Here
Greeting Rule:
Paste Hero Here
Greeting Rule:
"Remember: Strangers stay in the Outer Circle!"
Greeting Sticker Sheet Greeting Guide Stickers
Color, Cut, and Paste into your guide!
Our Neighbors (Choose 4)
Firefighter
Police
Mail Carrier
Librarian
Clerk
Family
Teacher
Draw Your Own
Greeting Choices
Wave
Smile
Hug
Say "Hi!"
Cut along the lines
Greeting Guide Project
Project Planning Slides Greeting Guide Workshop
Time to build your book!
1
Choose Your Heroes
Pick 4 Community Helpers from your sticker sheet.
Color them in with your favorite colors!
2
Match the Greetings
Which greeting is safe and polite for a helper?
Wave
Smile
"Remember our Space Bubble rule!"
No Hugs!
3
Paste and Decorate
Glue your stickers into your guide.
Write the name of the helper or draw a picture of yourself waving!
Make it Beautiful!
Project Goal
A book that tells everyone exactly how to be a Neighborhood Greeting Hero!
Presentation Day Slides Greeting Hero Celebration
It's time to share our guides!
The Gallery Walk
We will walk around the room like we are in an art museum.
Look at your friends' Greeting Guides. See which helpers they picked!
Walk & Look
Kind Comments
"I like your drawings!"
"You are a great helper!"
"Nice waving!"
Give one "High-Five" comment to a friend.
Share Your Rule
Stand up and tell us one rule from your guide.
Example: "I smile and wave at the Police Officer to stay safe."
You Did It!
You are now a certified
NEIGHBORHOOD GREETING HERO!
Greeting Hero Certificate Greeting Hero Award
Neighborhood Safety Program
This certificate is proudly presented to:
_____________________________________
For learning how to be polite to neighbors, safe around strangers, and a master of the Smile and Wave!
Teacher Signature
Date
Community Greeting Rubric Greeting Hero Rubric
A visual guide to greeting success!
Student:
Getting Started
Making Progress
Hero Level!
Identifying Helpers
Lesson 1
I know some community helpers.
I can name 3 helpers and what they do.
I can identify many helpers and know they are "Outer Circle".
Space Bubble
Lesson 2
I know about the bubble.
I stay one arm's length away during practice.
I always keep my bubble safe around strangers.
Smile & Wave
Lesson 3
I can smile or wave.
I can smile and wave while I walk.
I acknowledge people politely without stopping to talk.
The Greeting Guide
Lesson 4 & 5
I put some stickers in my guide.
My guide shows 4 helpers and safe greetings.
My guide is complete and I can explain my safety rules!
Teacher Note:
Neighborhood Greeting Heroes • Rubric & Assessment