George Becomes a Traffic Guard

From Curious George

George Becomes a Traffic Guard
25 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial Studies
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Summary

George takes on the important job of traffic guard, learning that this role comes with real responsibilities that keep people safe. He discovers that a community works when everyone does their part.

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Discussion questions

Talk about it

Communities have people with special jobs — crossing guards, police, helpers — whose responsibilities keep everyone safe. Rules only work when people follow them.

  1. What was George responsible for as a traffic guard?
  2. What might happen if no one did that job?
  3. Name another community helper and the responsibility they carry.

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: community, responsibility, role, safety.

Try it: Name three helpers in your school or town. Next to each, write the one job they are responsible for.