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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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What a learner can do afterwards

  • 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')

The lesson

A job is work a person does. People do many different jobs. Doctors, teachers, and farmers all have jobs. When people work, they earn money. That money helps them buy things they need.

Try it together

Meet five people with jobs. A teacher helps kids learn new things. A doctor helps people who feel sick. A farmer grows food like corn and apples. A firefighter puts out fires to keep us safe. A baker makes bread and yummy treats.

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Every job earns coins. Some jobs earn more, some less.
Good to know

Think about what you like to do. If you like animals, you could be a vet. If you like to build things, you could be a builder. Your interests can point to a fun job.

People do different jobs and earn money for their work.

Watch it

Where it sits

Where this leads

Jobs that lean on this skill. Follow one to see everything it is built on.

Then practise

8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.

Jobs People Do · Life Skills, ages 5 to 7 · LightMySky