Mexico Market Trade and Barter Day

This Friday, May 4, is Mexico Market Trade and Barter Day. I posted information about this event last week, but the info will follow this posting.

This is an assignment, so each student is required to participate.  Participation means that each student bring at least five items to trade/barter.  It is actually a fun activity and even "shy" kids end up having fun.  Because this is an assignment, and the kids have known about this activity for a week, those kids who don't bring items will recieve a 0 (zero) for the day; it will not be possible to "make up" the zero grade.

Please have your child look around for tradeable items; cards, old games, toy cars, jewelry, rock collections, stuffed animals, etc.  It truly is a fun day!!

Mexican Market Trade and Barter Day

Who: 6^th grade students

What: Bring in items to trade and barter with their classmates. * Items must fit into one grocery bag.  Students should also bring in a colorful beach towel which will help to organize the merchandise.

When: Friday, May 4 2012

Where: Media center

Why: Markets are essential in Mexico. This activity gives students the opportunity to experience a market setting where they can trade and barter.

* Items to consider for trade: CD’s DVD’s, computer games, old toys, jewelry, crafts, if it’s handmade it probably is OK to trade. All items to trade should pass parental inspection and approval. Items not permitted: food, old clothing, lotions, makeup, body spray, candles, or anything flammable. Use good judgement