Traded goods on animal jam

Math

• The child has practiced basic arithmetic skills by trading goods and calculating the value of items.
• They have learned about the concept of supply and demand through the trading of goods with other players.
• The child has reinforced their understanding of addition and subtraction by keeping track of the items they gained and lost through trading.
• They have developed their problem-solving skills by negotiating trades that are fair and beneficial.

Social Studies

• The child has learned about different cultures and their goods through trading with players from around the world.
• They have explored the concept of trade routes and how goods are transported in different parts of the world.
• The child has gained an understanding of the importance of fair trade and the impact it has on communities.
• They have learned about the economic principles of supply and demand in a virtual trading environment.

Continued development related to the activity can be fostered by encouraging the child to explore real-world examples of trade and how it has shaped history. They can research famous trade routes, such as the Silk Road, and learn about the goods that were traded along these routes. They can also investigate different types of fair trade organizations and understand the impact of their purchasing choices on communities around the world.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Trading Game by John Burningham: A story about a boy who learns the value of fair trade by participating in a trading game.
• Traders: Voyagers of the Sea by Gail Gibbons: An illustrated book that introduces children to the history of trade and exploration.
• Bartering for Bergenias by Leslie Bulion: A poetic picture book that explores the concept of bartering and trade through the lens of a gardening community.