Market Day

June 25 was our theme day; Market Day. Before theme day, we even took the kids to a grocery store and bought some things to practice our shopping skills.

For Market Day, the children were divided into AM and PM groups (it was a half day for students, and a busy full day for teachers). They came to school with one parent/guardian who helped them shop.

Each classroom was a store - Bakery, Stationary, Clothing, Toy… Children earned KDLP dollars for good behavior the entire month of June. They used their dollars to buy things. Each child made a shopping list of what they hoped to purchase and for who - me, mom, sister, dad… They also had to buy their lunch with the dollars, which consisted of fried chicken, ddokbokki (traditional Korean rice cake dish), fruit, and juice. Children could also use money at the outdoor stations - water balloon toss, popcorn and lemonade stands.

Not only were the classes divided into AM and PM groups, they were also divide into groups A and B. Half the time, group A were “sellers” and B were “buyers,” then the children switched roles. The children (and parents) were expected to use English while shopping and selling. “How much is it,” “It is 1 dollar,” “Thank you,” were spoken over and over again.

The children were quite shy, and definitely preferred shopping to selling.

I was in charge of the water balloon activity and also helped in the grocery store and bakery. Cory helped in the food court and the stationary/book store as well.

Photo Gallery:

Our schedule (DR is Daily Routine - Calendar, weather, How do you feel today?)

The following three tables were set up in my homeroom - Lino’s Bakery

I made about 17 dozen cookies with all the kids. A lot of work, but they were good.

The school bought some baked goods from one of the many bakery chains here. The kids weren’t smart enough to realize that buying Paris Baguette goods with fake money was like getting the food for free. C’mon, at least buy a croissant for your Mom! It’s a good deal!

Cory reviewing with kids and parents the dialogue to use while shopping.

Making a shopping list.

Bomi’s shopping list - hairband (for me), toy (for me), soap (for daddy), pencil case (for sister), stickers (for friend).

Roy getting ready to sell merchandise.

Shopping, shopping, shopping, shopping……..

Check out Daniel’s dad in the background texting on his cell phone. What a multi-tasker! Only four dads came with their kids, and they didn’t seem as into it as the moms. Step it up dads, you’re important too! :)

Lunch!

My station - water balloons! Looks like it’s gonna hit… 2! Two bonus balloons!

Market Day was fun. I like most theme days because it’s something different and way more fun than a regular day. Plus, most theme days incorporate a plethora of delicious foods.

I loved seeing the kids interact with their parents and also seeing the physical resemblance. So many kids are like carbon copies of their moms. You know right away who belongs to who. Even though having parents come to school can be stressful (everything has to be perfect), I still enjoy seeing them interact with their kids. It makes me look forward to having kids and going to their school functions someday.

Hope you enjoyed the photos!