Activity
Create a pretend farmers' market using simple materials, like a bench or cardboard box, and fill it with natural items (gourds, corn, or seed pods) or pretend food.
Think beyond the farmers' market! Children can use their imaginations to create a stand that reflects their neighborhood and local cultures, like a helada or tamale stand, or a street vendor selling hot dogs.
Materials
The materials for this activity are endlessly adaptable and will depend on what you have access to. Some ideas include:
- Gourds
- Seed pods
- Leaves
- Stones
- Plastic or plush food
Skill Building
Encourage children to use leaves or pebbles as currency and take on roles like farmer or customer, fostering creativity, cooperation, and social skill development through shared play.
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