What Can I Be?

A Letter to the Educators

Dear Educators,

Thank you for choosing to read What Can I Be? with your students at home or in the classroom! This book is intended for early first grade and can be used as an introduction to some of the people and careers your children might see within their own communities.

Thank you,

Ms. Canino

I am a Police Officer. I protect you and your family and I enforce the law. Have you seen me before?

I am a firefighter. I respond to emergencies to put out fires and rescue people in danger. Have you seen me before?

I am a nurse. You might see me in a hospital or doctors office. I provide care to patients. Have you seen me before?

I am a teacher. Each year I help you learn and grow. We work, play, and spend all day together. Have you seen me before?

I am a mailman. I deliver mail and packages to you and your neighbors home! Have you seen me before?

I am a construction worker. I build and repair structures like buildings and roads making sure they are safe for you to use. Have you seen me before?

I am a scientist. I conduct experiments in a lab and study new things. Have you seen me before?

I am a veterinarian. Some people call me a vet. I help animals and pets get better when they are sick or hurt. Have you seen me before?

I am a baker. I bake desserts, pastries, and bread for you and your family to enjoy! Have you seen me before?

Watch this video after the reading as a follow up activity to gain more knowledge before answering the discussion questions.

Discussion Questions

1. Where might you see a construction worker?

2. How often do you see your teacher?

3. What other kinds of people work outside? Who works inside?

4. Do you know what the adults in your life do?

5. What do you want to be when you grow up?

6. What are some other jobs you might know?