My community

An introduction to the concept of a community, looking at some of the places people work, live, and play, focusing on the fire station, discussing its role in keeping a community safe, and describing the different equipment and people found in the station.

An introduction to the concept of a community, looking at some of the places people work, live, and play, focusing on the library, describing the different types of information found there, how to sign up for a library card, the importance of being a responsible borrower, how to find and check out a book, and what a librarian does.

An introduction to the concept of a community, looking at some of the places people work, live, and play, focusing on the hospital, examining the physical features of the hospital, and describing the jobs people who work there do to keep the community healthy.

An introduction to the concept of a community, looking at some of the places people work, live, and play, focusing on the post office, explaining what the post office is used for, what responsibilities the people who work there have, and the important role the post office plays in a community.

Presents a trip to City Hall and explores the services offered by local government.

When the town has money problems, Edward, the mayor's nephew, helps find a way for people to work together to meet the needs of Parkside Elementary School and the Senior Citizen's Center.

After visiting the local post office, Mr. Summers's third-grade class gains a greater respect for mail carriers and the work they perform.

When Karen and Melissa report a fire at the local variety store, they are invited, with their third-grade class, to go to the fire station to learn how fire fighters do their jobs.

Officer Tony Rollins visits his Little Brother Manuel Lopez at Parkside Elementary School and talks to the students about keeping safe from strangers.

Kids learn about what happens at their local firehouse, and how firefighters do their job.