Jobs People Do
Different kinds of work people do; that people earn money by working; how jobs help the community; linking personal interests to possible jobs
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“Could your child tell you about different jobs people do in your community and explain that people get paid for their work?”
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- Activity. Different kinds of work people do; that people earn money by working; how jobs help the community; linking personal interests to possible jobs
What to notice. Name at least five different jobs and describe what each person does • Explain that people get paid money for the work they do • Connect a personal interest to a job (e.g. 'I like animals so I could be a vet')
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Could your child tell you about different jobs people do in your community and explain that people get paid for their work?
Different kinds of work people do; that people earn money by working; how jobs help the community; linking personal interests to possible jobs
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- Name at least five different jobs and describe what each person does
- Explain that people get paid money for the work they do
- Connect a personal interest to a job (e.g. 'I like animals so I could be a vet')
“Could your child tell you about different jobs people do in your community and explain that people get paid for their work?”
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- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Life Skills
- Domain
- Money & Finance
- Age range
- Ages 5–7