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Learning about Jobs and Professions for Children

This video teaches children and kids about different jobs and professions. Kids are always being asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This video has many different jobs and professions that they can learn about.

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    You can be many things when you grow up, like a teacher, doctor, or astronaut. What job do you want? So many possibilities!

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite job mentioned in the video, like a doctor or astronaut. - Role-play different professions with your child, taking turns being a teacher, doctor, or firefighter. - Discuss with your child why certain jobs are important, like explaining how doctors help people stay healthy. - Create a simple craft related to a specific profession, such as making a firefighter helmet out of paper or a doctor's stethoscope using a paper towel roll.

  • Pretend play with your child

    Game Name: "Dream Job Match-Up" Instructions: Lay out cards with job titles on one side and descriptions on the other. Ask your child to match the job with its description. Encourage them to share why they chose that job and discuss each profession together.

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Explore different jobs and find what you love. Your future is full of possibilities, so dream big and work hard."