Community Role-Play Lines

Below are simple, kid-friendly dialogues for each community job role. Each student will read their lines in character and then ask the question at the end to engage classmates.

Teacher

1. “Hello! I’m a Teacher. I help students learn to read, write, and explore new ideas.”
2. “When you have a question, I guide you to find the answer.”
3. Ask the group: “Can someone tell me their favorite thing they’ve learned in school?”
   
   
   

Firefighter

1. “Hi there! I’m a Firefighter. I keep our community safe by putting out fires.”
2. “I drive a big red fire truck and wear special gear to stay safe.”
3. Ask the group: “What should I do if I see smoke in a building?”
   
   
   

Grocery Store Worker

1. “Hello! I’m a Grocery Store Worker. I help stock shelves and check out customers.”
2. “I make sure everyone finds the food they need to eat.”
3. Ask the group: “What would you like to buy today?”
   
   
   

Nurse

1. “Good day! I’m a Nurse. I take care of people when they’re sick or hurt.”
2. “I check temperatures, give medicine, and help people feel better.”
3. Ask the group: “If someone has a fever, what should I do to help them?”
   
   
   

Mail Carrier

1. “Hi! I’m the Mail Carrier. I deliver letters and packages to people’s homes.”
2. “I walk or drive my mail truck every day so families can stay connected.”
3. Ask the group: “What item would you most like to get in the mail?”
   
   
   

Bus Driver

1. “Hello! I’m a Bus Driver. I pick up kids and take them safely to school and home.”
2. “I follow a route and make sure everyone has a seat and wears a seatbelt.”
3. Ask the group: “How do you stay safe on the bus?”
   
   
   

Librarian

1. “Hi friends! I’m a Librarian. I find books and help you choose stories you love.”
2. “I organize the library so it’s easy to find things to read.”
3. Ask the group: “What’s your favorite type of book?”
   
   
   

Police Officer

1. “Hello! I’m a Police Officer. I keep our community safe and help people when they need it.”
2. “I enforce laws and help solve problems.”
3. Ask the group: “What should you do if you are lost?”
   
   
   
   
   
   

Costume Corner

Description: A selection of simple costume pieces representing various community jobs that students can choose to help them step into character.

Objective: Students will select and wear costume items that help them embody their assigned community role during the role-play.

Materials (set up on a table labeled “Costume Corner”):

• Firefighter helmet or hat
• Teacher’s glasses and small chalkboard or pointer
• Grocery apron or shopping bag
• Nurse’s hat or stethoscope prop
• Mail carrier bag or mail pouch
• Bus driver cap or route map
• Librarian glasses and a book prop
• Police badge or hat

Instructions:

1. Set Up Costume Corner (5 minutes)
   • Arrange all costume items on a table with clear labels for each job.
   • Make sure items are easy for 2nd graders to handle.
2. Choose and Wear Costumes (5 minutes)
   • When roles are assigned, students browse the Costume Corner to find items that match their job.
   • Each student selects 1–2 pieces to help them get into character.
   • Teacher and aides assist any students who need help finding or putting on their items.
3. Return Items (2 minutes)
   • After the role-play, guide students to carefully return their costume pieces to the correct spot in the Costume Corner.