Kindergarteners Head to Marin Farmer’s Market

Kindergarteners hopped on a bus last week and headed to the Marin farmer’s market, where they saw their classroom lessons come to life. “Kindergarteners have been learning about trees and trees that bear fruit,” explains teacher Emma Larson. “This led to conversations about nutrition and the food groups.” When the students arrived, they were greeted by a farmer who spoke with them about seasonal and healthy foods, the differences between fruits and vegetables, and the differences between supermarkets and farmer’s markets. Then, after trying many samples, each student was given $1 to purchase whatever he or she wanted. Some students bought honey sticks and sunflowers, while others bought pluots and plums, pomellos, and pears.

 

Adds Ms. Larson, “It’s really meaningful for students to have the opportunity to buy food from the people who grow the food, especially after they’ve learned the whole process. It’s great for them to talk to the farmers and then get to eat their food.” MORE PHOTOS