Written by: JoanneIllustrated by: Rital, Toleen, and Laurena
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Everyone wanted to sell something. Some kids made bracelets. Some baked cookies. Others sold toys they didn’t use anymore.The market was full of color and noise.
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At first, everyone was excited to buy, buy, buy.Some kids bought things they didn’t really need. They wanted more and more.This is called consumerism.
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Soon, problems began.There were too many bracelets and not enough snacks.Some tables were empty, and others were overflowing.The supply did not match the demand.
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Lina, one of the kids, noticed something else.Some things didn’t sell at all.The kids had spent time and money making them.That was part of production.
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When we make things, we have production costs. That means the money, time, and materials we use
If we sell something for more than it costs, we make profit!
Lina explaining to the group. Kids listening and smiling.
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But profit isn’t everything, We also have responsibilities
There were broken toys and wasted food everywhere.
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What if we think about sustainability? That means taking care of our planet
The kids decided to reuse materials and make less waste.
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The next market day, things changed.Some kids made useful items people really needed.Others made fewer items but made them better.The value of their products went up.
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Can we trade?
Yes!
Some kids didn’t use money at all.They decided to trade instead.A drawing for a cookie.A toy for help at a table.Everyone felt happy and fair.
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Now, the marketplace was calm and fun.The supply matched the demand.The kids made profit, helped each other, and took care of the environment.
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The kids of Maple Street learned an important lesson:Good markets aren’t just about buying and selling,but about value, responsibility, and making choices that help everyone.
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