Geography for Kids - What Do We Produce?
Introduce children to the ways that location can influence the way people produce and export goods. Try these kids activities:
Kids Activities Ages 2-3
- Take toddlers to work with you if possible, so they can see you producing either goods or services.
- Every community has some different economic sections. As you travel through these regions, name them for your children. "We are going to the mall to go shopping." "We are driving past the harbor where ships come from all over the world." Don't forget to point out the smells from the bread factory, the oil refinery, or the fisherman's dock.
Kids Activities Ages 4-5
- If you live near a river, lake, or ocean you might observe barges loaded with automobiles, machinery, or even garbage. Watch for trucks and ships carrying different materials and goods. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways goods are shipped.
- People travel and so do goods, clothing, and other materials. Look around your house for items made in different countries. Don't forget to check the labels on the foods you eat to see where they came from. Talk about how these things ended up in your home.
