Farmers Market/Dia de mercado (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Green Light Readers Level 1 Series
What’s inside...
Colorful vegetables, delicious fruits, and lots of friends. . . . The farmers market is always fun! Includes a note from the translators.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What different fruits and vegetables did you see in the Farmers Market? Which one would you like to try?
How do you think the farmers feel when people buy their produce?
Why do you think it's important to have farmers markets?
Can you describe a time you helped someone like the characters help each other in the story?
What colors and shapes did you notice at the market? How do they make the market look?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the market scenes using their senses — what they might see, smell, or hear if they were there.
Discuss the importance of community and supporting local businesses like the farmers market, relating it to places your child knows.
As you read, point out the different emotional expressions of characters and ask your child how they think each character feels.
Connect the story to real-life experiences by planning a visit to a local farmers market, or even starting a small garden at home.
Use the bilingual nature of the book to introduce or practice Spanish vocabulary related to food and markets.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Healthy Eating
Explanation: The book centers around a farmers market, showcasing a range of fresh and wholesome foods that are both appealing and nutritious.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and choose healthier food options, encouraging better eating habits from a young age.
Example Lesson: Value of Community Engagement
Explanation: As characters interact within the vibrant market scene, the story highlights the benefits of being part of a community and supporting local businesses.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to participate in community activities such as local markets or festivals, fostering a sense of belonging and civic responsibility.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness and Diversity
Explanation: Through the bilingual presentation of the text, children are exposed to a different language and culture, promoting inclusivity and cultural appreciation.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children embrace and respect diverse cultures they encounter in school and in their community, enhancing social harmony.
Example Lesson: Economic Understanding
Explanation: The story introduces basic economic concepts like buying, selling, and the origin of products in a simple and relatable manner.
Real-World Application: Children learn the fundamentals of economy which can be applied during school activities, such as understanding transactions during school fairs or managing allowances.