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Classroom jobs chart: twelve helpers

Ages 4–10

Twelve jobs, each with a picture and the sentence the helper says in English. Write names in the slots, or cut out the name cards and move them round every week.

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Our class jobs

Наши дежурстваNuestros encargos

Line Leader

I lead the line.

Я иду впереди.Voy primero en la fila.
name

Door Holder

I hold the door.

Я придерживаю дверь.Sostengo la puerta.
name

Calendar Helper

I say the date.

Я называю дату.Digo la fecha.
name

Weather Watcher

I check the weather.

Я смотрю, какая погода.Miro cómo está el día.
name

Card Helper

I give out the cards.

Я раздаю карточки.Reparto las tarjetas.
name

Paper Helper

I give out the paper.

Я раздаю листочки.Reparto las hojas.
name

Light Captain

I turn the lights on and off.

Я включаю и выключаю свет.Enciendo y apago la luz.
name

Board Cleaner

I clean the board.

Я вытираю доску.Borro la pizarra.
name

Plant Waterer

I water the plants.

Я поливаю цветы.Riego las plantas.
name

Book Helper

I tidy the books.

Я расставляю книги.Ordeno los libros.
name

Tidy-up Captain

I check that everything is tidy.

Я слежу за порядком.Reviso que todo esté ordenado.
name

Quiet Captain

I show the quiet signal.

Я показываю знак тишины.Hago la señal de silencio.
name
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How to use it in class

  1. Change jobs on MondayMove the names at the start of every week so everyone gets a turn. Let the name wheel choose — nobody argues with a wheel.

  2. Say it while you do itEvery job has its own sentence. The helper says it while doing the job — “I water the plants.” — so twelve sentences get used for real, every day.

  3. Start with fourWith the youngest, begin with three or four jobs and add more once those run themselves. A sticky note over a job switches it off.

  4. Laminate it onceWrite names with a dry-wipe marker, or fix the name cards with Velcro dots or clothes pegs and swap them in seconds.

What to say in English

  • Who is the Line Leader today?
  • Me! I'm the Line Leader.
  • What's your job this week?
  • My job is Plant Waterer.
  • It's your turn.
  • Thank you, helper!

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