Have students glue buttons on for eyes. Students may also cut fabric for ears and tongues and glue that to the puppets. Students use puppets to brainstorm things to recycle. Have students put their puppets on their hands and practice moving the mouth as if the puppet is talking. Then have students use the puppets to brainstorm things that could be recycled.
Students complete sanitation worker page for community books.
I am a sanitation worker. I can help you. Brainstorm ways to complete the second sentence with the class. Have students draw a picture of an EMT worker and complete the second sentence. Then ask students to explain the pictures they drew and read their sentences.