Creator: Council for Economic Education | visit site
Grade Range: K - 3
Economics can be a challenging concept to exemplify especially for younger students. "Producers" is a very brief presentation that includes colorful drawings, easy vocabulary, a drag and drop activity, and is simple for students to understand. This site can be used in conjunction with the Consumer presentation (<a href="/single.cfm?id=10583">reviewed here</a>) to teach the concepts of consumers and producers.
In the Classroom
Share this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use these sites as an introduction to a simple Economics unit about Producers and Consumers. This would be a great opportunity to begin using money as a method of payment or a discussion on trading and bartering. Extend these presentations into a theme unit that includes goods and services. Have students create online books displaying their understanding using a site such as Bookemon <a href="/single.cfm?id=10404">reviewed here</a>.
At Home
This quick and easy activity could be done at home to teach your student about producers, money, economics, and more.