The Apple Orchard unit for the dramatic play center has been intentionally planned to provide students with the opportunity to play while they learn about community helpers and how to be consumers.  

During the "Apple Orchard" dramatic play center, children will participate in activities using pretend money to trade and buy items. Children will also learn where food such apples come from. 

Some Texas Pre-k Guidelines covered in this unit are: 

VII.B.2. Child demonstrates an understanding of what it means to be a consumer 

VI.A.1. Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the properties and characteristics of common objects. 

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