Action Plan. Family fun at the farmers market.

 

Turn the farmers market into fun family time! Use this action plan to help your kids explore with their senses. Choose one of the ideas below that you think you and your family will enjoy the most.

Play Discovery Games

  • I-Spy 
    "I spy with my little eye a fruit that is purple! Can you find it?"
    "I spy something that makes music! Where is it?"
    "I spy your favorite vegetable!"
    "I spy something that smells sweet."
  • Lead a Scavenger Hunt
    Who can find the funniest looking vegetable or fruit?
    What is the biggest vegetable at this farm stand?
    What is the prettiest fruit or vegetable?
  • Farmers Market Bingo
    Make your own, OR use these templates we have created. 


Ask Farmers Questions

Try some of these common questions:

  • How did you become a farmer?
  • Do you like being a farmer?
  • What is your favorite thing to grow?
  • Where is your farm located?
  • What is your favorite season of the year?
  • How do you like to eat this?
Thank you

Thank Your Local Farmers

After you buy produce from your local farmer, your child can make a thank you letter to give to the farmer on your next trip to their stand. 

Let your child make their own thank you. Or, use this template we created.