From Wheat to Bread (From Farm to Table)
#2 in First facts. Series
on Goodreads (9)
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Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of food production, distribution, and consumption by tracing the production of bread from wheat to the finished product.
Discussion points
What are the steps involved in turning wheat into bread?
Why do you think bread is an important food for many people around the world?
How do farmers help us get the food we eat every day?
Can you think of any other foods that go through a process like wheat before we eat them?
What would you like to learn more about from the journey of other foods?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about how their favorite foods are made and draw parallels to the wheat to bread process.
Use the book's illustrations to help your child visualize the farming process and discuss the different farming tools shown.
After reading, consider baking bread together using wheat flour to reinforce the concepts learned and make the experience tangible.
Ask your child to explain the process to another family member to strengthen their understanding and verbal skills.
Link the discussion to the importance of healthy eating and how different foods contribute to our health.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the Process of Bread Making
Explanation: The book details each step from planting wheat to the final product of bread, making the process clear and understandable for children.
Real-World Application: Kids can appreciate where their food comes from and understand the importance of each step in food production, promoting gratitude and mindfulness when eating.
Example Lesson: Learning About Agriculture
Explanation: It explains the role of farmers and the agricultural techniques used to grow wheat, highlighting the importance of farming in food production.
Real-World Application: Children can develop respect for farmers and might be encouraged to explore gardening or farming activities at home or at school.
Example Lesson: Importance of Hard Work and Patience
Explanation: The growth cycle of wheat to bread takes time and effort, teaching kids the value of patience and diligence.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that many of life’s rewarding outcomes require waiting and effort, such as planting a seed and waiting for it to grow.
Example Lesson: Healthy Eating Habits
Explanation: The book shows bread as a product of natural ingredients, portraying a healthy food option as part of a balanced diet.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to make healthier food choices and understand the nutritional benefits of foods made from natural ingredients.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Community Contribution
Explanation: Several people are involved in the journey from wheat to bread, from the farmer to the baker. This shows that many community roles contribute to a single end product.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of teamwork and how various roles within a community work together to achieve common goals.