Let's Learn About Fairtrade Fortnight!

Let's Learn About Fairtrade Fortnight!

Hello, little friends! Today, we’re going to discover something very special called Fairtrade Fortnight. This is a time when we learn about how important it is to be fair and kind to people who grow our food and make the things we use every day. Let's find out more about Fairtrade Fortnight, why it's important, and some fun activities we can do together to celebrate!

What is Fairtrade Fortnight?

Fairtrade Fortnight happens once a year for two weeks. It's a special time when we think about the farmers and workers around the world who grow our food, like bananas, chocolate, and tea. Fairtrade means making sure these hardworking people are paid fairly and treated kindly. During Fairtrade Fortnight, people everywhere learn about how we can help make the world a fairer place for everyone.

Why is Fairtrade Important?

Fairtrade is important because it helps make sure that the people who work hard to grow and make our food are treated well. Here are some reasons why Fairtrade is so important:

• Fair Pay: Fairtrade helps farmers and workers get a fair price for their hard work, so they can take care of their families.
• Better Lives: With fair pay, farmers and workers can have better homes, schools, and healthcare.
• Happy Communities: Fairtrade helps communities grow stronger and happier because everyone is treated fairly.
• Protecting the Planet: Fairtrade also helps farmers use good practices that are kind to our planet.

Fun Activities to Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight

As educators and families, we can help children learn about Fairtrade in fun and engaging ways. Here are some exciting activities to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight:

1. Storytime with Fairtrade: Read stories and books about Fairtrade. There are many lovely books that explain how Fairtrade helps people around the world.
2. Fairtrade Tasting: Have a tasting party with Fairtrade snacks like bananas, chocolate, and tea. Talk about where these foods come from and how choosing Fairtrade helps farmers.
3. Crafty Fairtrade: Make crafts using Fairtrade symbols like the Fairtrade logo. You can create posters, color pictures, or make stickers.
4. Fairtrade Shopping Game: Set up a pretend grocery store with Fairtrade products. Let children play shop and learn about choosing Fairtrade items.
5. Cooking Together: Make a simple recipe using Fairtrade ingredients. This could be a yummy smoothie with Fairtrade bananas or a chocolate treat with Fairtrade chocolate.
6. Fairtrade Show and Tell: Have a show and tell where children bring in Fairtrade items from home and share why they are important.
7. Planting Seeds: Plant seeds in little pots and talk about how farmers grow our food. Take care of the plants and watch them grow, just like farmers do.
8. Fairtrade Songs and Rhymes: Sing songs and say rhymes about being fair and kind. Make up your own Fairtrade song!

Let's Celebrate Together!

Fairtrade Fortnight is a wonderful time to learn about fairness and kindness. By doing these fun activities, we can help children understand how important it is to support Fairtrade and make the world a better place for everyone.

So, let’s get ready to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with lots of fun, learning, and kindness. Happy Fairtrade Fortnight, little friends! Let's make it a time full of joy, sharing, and caring for the people who grow and make the things we love