Jackson Academy’s Preschool students discovered last week that the everyday heroes in our community are worth celebrating. During Community Helpers Week, Preschoolers engaged in fun, interactive activities, encountering along the way important people who keep our community safe and healthy. They learned about helping others with a positive attitude while meeting real-life heroes, including dentists, doctors, nurses, highway patrol officers, and firefighters.
The week’s festivities culminated in the highly anticipated Community Helper Parade on Friday. K3 students arrived dressed as the helpers they admire most—astronauts, doctors, police officers, mailmen, teachers, nurses, and firefighters—parading with pride around the Lower School playground while their Preschool and Lower School friends cheered them on.
Beyond the excitement and fun, Community Helpers Week served a deeper purpose. These activities help young students develop empathy by imagining what it’s like in someone else’s role. Whether or not they enter traditional helping careers, learning about community helpers expands their understanding of the world and cultivates compassion for others.
Jackson Academy extends heartfelt appreciation to all the community helpers who generously shared their time and knowledge throughout the week.
