Career Exploration
What career would you like to do when you grow up? It is fun to think about this, and over the next several years you will probably change your mind many times. You have lots of time to explore, research and learn all about the different careers that are out there waiting for you when you're older. You can use this page to sit back, explore and dream of what your future career will be.
The Future Looks Bright!
Watch the videos below to be inspired!
Check out these read alouds to spark some ideas about what you can be when you grow up.
When I Grow Up by Weird Al Yankovic
A silly book, but one the will definitely students thinking creatively about their future! Billy’s class is discussing what they want to be when they grow up and he has a whole list of ideas – each career more outlandish than the last!
Who Will I Be by Abby Huntsman
This book will get students thinking more about the root of a career – how they want to help others and provide for their community.
Career Day by Anne Rockwell
Career Day is a wonderful book for the early elementary students. Each student in the class brings a special visitor, who explains their job and the work that they do.
Here are some fun music videos to learn more about careers.
Resources to Further Explore Careers
KidsWork! is a virtual community of workplaces designed to give students an interactive job exploration experience that connects school work to real work.
Career Videos for Kids Classroom Idea
Enter WittyWe, a cool video-based learning environment where kids can learn all about the topics that interest them most in a way that will inspire them to do big things. Check this link for some highlighted awesome career videos for kids that can help expose students to the learning they crave.