10 Community Helper Songs for Preschoolers

Firefighters, police officers, doctors and teachers are some of the first grown ups that kids look up to. Learning about community helpers shows preschoolers who keeps them safe, who helps when they are sick and who they can ask for help. It also helps kids feel less scared of big trucks, loud sirens and doctor visits.

Below are 10 community helper songs for preschoolers from Leigha Marina. Each song has a free cartoon video and full lyrics on the song page. You will also find a simple activity for each song to use at home, in daycare or at circle time.

Start Here: A Song About Jobs

Jobs (What Do You Want To Be)

"Jobs, jobs, what do you want to be? Oh show us please." In this classroom song, the little penguins draw what they want to be when they grow up and share it with the class. One wants to be a fireman who turns on the siren, one wants to be a teacher, one a doctor who helps sick patients and one a chef who cooks yummy meals. Other penguins want to be a singer, a vet, an astronaut, a ballerina, a soccer player and a sailor.

Try this: Just like the penguins, ask your child to draw what they want to be when they grow up, then share it with the family.

Firefighter Songs

Firefighters

"Hi, is this the fire station? I'd like to report a fire." This song follows a team of penguin firefighters from start to finish. They go down the pole, get in the truck, grab the ladder and make sure everyone is out of the building safe and sound. Then they work as a team to put out the fire. The song tells kids, "There's no need to worry my dear, because the brave firefighters are here."

Song About Firefighters

"When the fire alarm rings, I will put my helmet on. My suit, my boots, my gloves and done." In this upbeat song, kids get to be the firefighter. They slide down the pole, ride the red truck, point the hose and turn on the water.

Try this: Act out the song. Put on a pretend helmet, suit, boots and gloves, slide down the pole and spray the hose.

Fire Truck

"Here comes the fire truck driving down the street." This fun song is all about the big red truck. Kids learn that fire trucks are "so big, so red, so long," and they get to make the siren sound. It is a great song for toddlers who love trucks.

Try this: Make the siren sound together, then point out a real fire truck the next time you see one.

Police Officer Songs

Police Officers

"Police officers, they keep us safe, help us all keep a smile on our face." In this story, Max and his friends lose their dog Sam. They go to Officer Ricky for help, and he drives them around the neighborhood in his squad car until they find Sam. The song teaches kids that police officers are there to help when they need it.

Try this: Talk about when kids can ask a police officer for help, like if they get lost. Our song I Got Lost also teaches kids to stay in one place and call out for Mom if they get lost.

Doctor and Dentist Songs

Doctor Song

"Doctor, doctor, would you help me please?" A little penguin feels sick, so Mommy calls the doctor. The doctor listens to the heart with a stethoscope, checks the throat and asks the penguin to cough. Then the doctor says to rest, and gives a lollipop "for being brave."

Going To The Doctor

This song helps kids feel brave about a doctor visit. The doctor will check your heartbeat, your hands and your feet, and may give you medicine. If you fall and get hurt, the doctor can use a band aid. The song even talks about shots: "I'm not scared, it's just a tiny prick."

Try this: Play doctor with a toy kit before a real checkup. Let your child listen to a teddy bear's heart.

Brush Your Teeth

Bebo loves eating treats before bed, but he does not like to brush his teeth. One day he wakes up with a toothache. He goes to the dentist, who tells him that brushing keeps cavities away. Now Bebo brushes "every morning, every night" and tells all his friends, "You've got one set of teeth, treat them well."

Try this: Sing the chorus while your child brushes their teeth each night.

More Helpers in Our Town

First Day Of School

Teachers are community helpers too. In this song, the little penguins get ready for their first day, with a new teacher, a new classroom, new friends and new books. The song says "Being nervous is normal," and shows kids how to turn their nerves into courage.

The Muffin Man

"Do you know the muffin man who lives in penguin land?" In our version of the classic rhyme, the Muffin Man comes with a basket full of warm muffins. To get one, the penguins have to say please, and after they get their muffins, they say thank you. It is a fun way to talk about bakers and good manners.

Try this: Bake muffins together and talk about the people who make our food, like bakers, farmers and chefs.

Easy Community Helper Activities

• Dress up day: Let kids dress up as a firefighter, doctor, police officer or chef and sing the song for their helper.
• Helper match: Show pictures of a fire truck, a stethoscope, a squad car and a toothbrush. Ask kids which helper uses each one.
• Thank you cards: Make cards for real helpers in your town, like your doctor, teacher or local fire station.
• Circle time: Start with Jobs (What Do You Want To Be) and go around the circle so each child can share. Our circle time and clean up songs have more ideas.
• Pretend play: Set up a pretend doctor office or fire station and play the songs in the background.

You can find all of these and more community helper songs for preschool on our music page. For songs about being kind to the people around us, see our kindness songs for preschoolers.

Questions About Community Helper Songs

What are community helpers for preschoolers?

Community helpers are people who help keep our town safe, healthy and happy. For preschoolers, this often includes firefighters, police officers, doctors, dentists, teachers and bakers.

What is a good firefighter song for kids?

Firefighters, Song About Firefighters and Fire Truck are all great picks. They show kids how firefighters get ready, ride the truck and put out fires.

Is there a song to help kids who are scared of the doctor?

Yes. Doctor Song and Going To The Doctor both show what happens at a checkup, so kids know what to expect.

Is there a song about police officers for kids?

Yes. In Police Officers, Officer Ricky helps Max and his friends find their lost dog. The song teaches kids that police officers are there to help.

How do I teach my preschooler about community helpers?

Sing songs about each helper, play dress up and pretend, and point out real helpers when you see them around town.