Producers and Consumers
Define what a producer is
Understand how people create things others need
Recognize different types of producers
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,”
— Colossians 3:23 (WEB)Teaches that all work can be done to honor God
Gather students in a circle and ask them what they think making something means
A producer is someone who makes or grows things that other people need or want. Producers work hard to create goods like food, clothes, or toys.
Create a poster showing different producers and what they make
Simpler: Teacher helps cut and place pictures
Challenge: Students write words describing each producer
Review what we learned about producers
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving people special talents to create and help others.
Coming up: Tomorrow we will learn about consumers!
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,”
— Colossians 3:23 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Act out different jobs while saying verse
Understanding economic roles helps children appreciate different types of work
Children might have difficulty understanding abstract economic concepts
Child can name at least one type of producer and explain what they make
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