This video is answering the question of where does coffee come from.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Coffee comes from the seeds of a fruit called a cherry, which grows on the Coffea plant. It is native to tropical regions in Africa and is now grown in over 70 countries around the world, including Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Take your child to a local coffee shop and let them see the different types of coffee beans. - Have a discussion with your child about different countries where coffee is grown, like Ethiopia or Brazil. - Encourage your child to draw a picture of a coffee plant and explain how coffee is made from the seeds of a cherry. - Help your child create a pretend coffee shop at home, where they can serve imaginary coffee and learn about the process.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Coffee Explorer Instructions: 1. Gather different types of coffee beans from around the world (e.g., Ethiopian, Brazilian, Colombian). 2. Show your child the video and explain where coffee comes from. 3. Create a coffee tasting game by brewing each type of coffee and having your child guess which country it comes from. 4. Keep track of their answers and see who can guess the most correct origins. 5. Have fun exploring the world of coffee together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Learn about the origins of coffee - it comes from the seeds of a cherry-like fruit grown in tropical regions. Coffee is now grown in over 70 countries, including Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia."