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Families Exploring Korean Markets
The Intentional Learning Corner
By Kortnee Anne
Welcome to the newly launched Intentional Learning Corner. Each month, I plan to share my experiences, ideas, advice, and activities to encourage intentional learning into your daily routine. These ideas will be designed to inspire parents of children who have varied interests and are a variety of ages. Intentional learning is for everyone!
Intentional Learning Through Everyday Experiences
Summer is a perfect time for families to explore local Korean markets. The market is a fantastic place to learn so many new things! Transforming a market outing into an educational experience is simpler than you might imagine.
5 Ways for Intentional Learning at Korean Markets
Teach your child to greet and say thank you to vendors in Korean during interactions.
Hello: 안녕하세요. Pronounced as "ahn-nyeong-hah-se-yo”
Thank you: 감사합니다. Pronounced as “gam-sa-ham-ni-da”
2. Help your child use Korean Won when making purchases; younger children often enjoy the simple interaction of handing paper money to the vendor and receiving change, while older children can practice calculating cost and change. Remember to teach your children the local Korean custom of using two hands when handing and receiving items.
3. Engage children in a market scavenger hunt or bingo game that you create or download. You can download one for free by clicking the link in our Instagram bio.
4. While walking through the market, ask your child questions about what they observe.
What vegetables do you see?
What color is the ______?
What do you see?
Is the market loud or quiet?
Are there a lot of people at the market today? Why do you think that?
Do you see anything that you would like to help me cook at home?
Is that _____big or small?
Can you find something that is bumpy/soft/hard/smooth?
Can you tell me 3 things about the market today?
5. Explore the nutritional aspects of the food you purchase with your child. Making a list beforehand of the nutritional value for foods you normally buy may prove helpful. For example: Broccoli contains fiber, iron, potassium, Vitamin C & K; it is known for being a good immune boosting food. You can also sort your food into food groups as well!
I hope you find these ideas helpful and look forward to sharing more intentional learning ideas with you in July.
About the Author
Kortnee is a military spouse, a yoga teacher, homeschool mom, and published author with more than a decade of experience in early and elementary childhood education. Her goal is to take parents on a journey with their children by integrating more opportunities for intentional learning daily through play. If you would like more activity ideas follow us on Instagram @intentionallearning.
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