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All About My Community

Explore what makes your community unique, celebrate the people in it, learn about the special things you do together, and find out how you help make your community a wonderful place for everyone.

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About This Story

What your child will experience

Your child will explore a community they belong to—whether it's family, a sports team, a cultural group, or their neighborhood. Through guided questions and playful rhyming, they'll name what makes their community special, identify people who help them, and reflect on how they contribute and make others feel welcome.

They'll make choices about values, traditions, and their own helpful actions within that community.

Why this approach helps

This story builds social awareness and self-awareness aligned with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks. Naming communities and roles helps children feel a sense of belonging and pride. Identifying helpers strengthens their understanding of support networks. Thinking about how they help builds agency and empathy—key ingredients for confidence and connection over time.

What to notice as a parent

Your child's answers reveal what feels meaningful to them right now. Notice which community they chose and who they name as helpers—these show where they feel safest and most connected. If they struggle to name how they help, that's normal; gentle follow-up ("I noticed you shared your toy yesterday—was that being helpful?") can build awareness without pressure.

Personalize This Story

Make this story truly special by adding these details:

  • ✓What is the name of your special community?
  • ✓What kind of community is it?

Story Questions

Questions your child may be asked while creating this story:

  1. What word best describes your communuity?
  2. What does your community think is really important?
  3. What's something special your community does together?
  4. In your community, who helps you when you need it?
  5. When does this person help you?
  6. How do YOU help in your community?
  7. If someone new joined your community, how could you help them feel welcome?

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