What Do Grown-Ups Do? – Discover Amazing Jobs for Kids
Explore the fascinating world of grown-up jobs! Meet doctors, builders, chefs and more in this warm animated story that celebrates all kinds of work — for kids aged 2–7.
About This Video
What does a firefighter actually do all day? What is it like to be a surgeon, a baker, a train driver or an architect? This animated career story introduces children to ten different jobs through a day in each one — showing exactly what that person does, what tools they use, why their work matters to the community and what you would need to study to do that job yourself one day. Every career is presented as genuinely interesting, important and achievable.
Perfect for children aged 2 to 7 starting to wonder about the adult world. After watching, notice workers in your local community — the postal worker, the bin collector, the baker — and connect each one to the video. A brilliant discussion starter for any child curious about what they might be when they grow up. Free to watch.
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Parents' Questions
Which jobs and careers does this animated video introduce to children?
This careers video introduces children to firefighters (who put out fires, rescue people from accidents and check building safety), doctors and surgeons (who diagnose illness and perform operations), chefs and bakers (who create food from raw ingredients), architects and builders (who design and construct the buildings everyone lives and works in), farmers (who grow the food we eat), train drivers, teachers and artists. Each job is shown in action — what the person actually does during a working day — rather than just described.
Does the What Do Grown-Ups Do video help with career aspirations for young children?
Yes — research consistently shows that children's ideas about what is possible for their own future are strongly shaped by what jobs they encounter before age 7. This video deliberately includes a wide range of careers across practical, creative, scientific and caring roles so that every child sees several possibilities that appeal to them. The message that all jobs are important and that what you love doing often points toward the right career for you is woven naturally through every job portrait in the story.
What age is the Jobs and Careers animated story designed for?
Designed for children aged 2 to 7. Young children aged 2 to 4 love learning job names and are especially fascinated by vehicles — fire engines, trains and tractors. Children aged 5 to 7 think about which jobs they might like to do themselves and ask questions about what you study to become a vet or an architect. An excellent home and classroom discussion starter — ask your child: 'Which job from the video looked most interesting, and why?'
