Introduction

You can find a piggy bank in almost every home. Have you wondered who invented the piggy

bank? Actually, no one did. In the 15th and 16th century Europe, there were no banks to put

your money with. They saved their money at home.

The only way they could keep their money was to put it in pots and jars. The jars were mostly

made of hardened clay as metal was a costly item then and people could not afford to buy a

metal jar. Pots, pans, jars and other household items were made of orange-coloured clay

known as "pygg".

People would use a jar made of "pygg" to save or "bank" in money. When banking started,

people realised that they were saving in "pygg" containers at home! Slowly over time, this

"pygg bank" became "pig bank".

It is important for you to save and manage money as personal resources are limited and they

have to be allocated for different purposes. As such, there is a need to make rational

decisions for purchases by considering the costs and benefits.

To help pupils acquire these financial literacy concepts, the school has infused financial

literacy into the Children’s Market programme. Pupils learn to be aware and conscious of the

day-to-day decision making processes, apply moral reasoning, make responsible decisions

and demonstrate integrity to stand by moral principles and shared values.

Throughout this experiential learning journey, you will also learn about the values of

teamwork, the importance of good interpersonal and communication skills. It is also the aim of

this programme to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in you so that you will learn about being

resourceful, consider taking calculated risks, and being resilient and ultimately, being socially

responsible in managing money and resources.

In addition, through the sales of the items at our Children’s Market, you are helping to save

the earth by reusing the same item either for the same function or another. Industries today

expend effort to match needs with waste. The implementation of this strategy has contributed

to substantial reductions in waste and disposal costs. The Children’s market creates

awareness of this strategy of reusing unwanted or trash bound items. This would reduce

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landfill, and its consequential adverse environmental effects. This flea market contributes,

albeit, in a small contribution, towards social sustainability. It is a fun and enjoyable medium of

giving a fresh lease of life to unwanted items at, usually, a very low cost. As the saying goes

“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure!”

Your participation in “reusing” or “recycling” used items helps save the environment and your

money.

The Marketing Mix

P roduct A product is offered for satisfying customers’ needs and wants. You will:

gain exposure on how to obtain information about the types of products that customers

need

learn how to infuse the 5Rs of environment into the design of product.

learn how to compare products of similar nature and how to differentiate them from the

rest

learn to collaborate with peers to design items to make it unique

learn that packaging is not only for protecting and carrying a product but also for enticing

customers to buy the product.

learn about evaluating the value of a product so that they can be wise consumers.

P rice Price is the amount charged to customers for a product. You will:

learn about placing an appropriate price tag on products

acquire information on cost price versus selling price

encounter the various types of pricing techniques in the market

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learn the importance of stretching the dollar, savings and budgeting

P romotion

Promotion is reaching out to customers to inform and persuade them to buy. You will:

learn about the various types of promotion strategies

learn how to apply promotion strategies effectively

learn how to effectively engage and entice target customers

gain hands-on experience in planning a promotion strategy

P lace Place refers to how a product gets to the customers. You will:

acquire the essential skills of setting up a stall

be aware of the factors affecting location of the stalls

learn how to overcome the weaknesses of a stall location and leverage on the strengths of

a stall location

learn about the various channels to offer a product

You will also learn about customer service and presentation skills which will help you perform

better during Children’s Market.

Learn from our local entrepreneurs who have done us proud. These are the entrepreneurs

who are featured in the SG50 Entrepreneurs’ Trail. You will learn about their experiences and

the values which see them through their journey to success. Such life lessons which will

benefit you in future.

Lesson No of periods

Title of lessons Deliverables Knowledge/Skills/Values

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Overview

*1 1 Admin Login procedure

Connectivity

Responsibility

Integrity

Respect for all*2 3 Entrepreneur

ship: SG50 entrepreneurs

Writing skills Comprehension

skills

Perseverance

Resilience

Resourceful

Respect for all

Synergy for success

Commitment to excellence

Financial Literacy Messages:

Spending within one’s means keeps one from incurring bad debts and facing the negative consequences that come with it.

Check out value for money before making a purchase. Stretch the Dollar

Reducing wastage can help cut spending.

*3 2 (Recess)14/10

Market Survey Finding out the needs and wants of customers.

(Pupils to conduct survey during recess)

Synergy for success

Commitment to excellence

4 2 4Ps of Marketing- Product- Price

Recap on product and price learnt in P5

Go Green – What you can do

Discuss products

Budget

Draw awareness to the benefits associated with reusing household items

Communication skills

Synergy for success

Commitment to Excellence

5 4 Children's Market Preparation (I)

Research and discuss about the product

Respect

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- Product design- Games design

Games design Stall set-up Roles/

Responsibilities

Synergy for success

Commitment to Excellence

Communication skills

*6 1 4Ps of Marketing - Place

Introduction on Place

Factors to consider when deciding location

Resourceful

Respect for all

Synergy for success

Commitment to excellence

*7 3 4Ps of Marketing - Promotion

Introduction on Promotion

Features of eye-catching posters

Identifying promotional methods

Preparation of posters

Promotional Method

Presentation skills

Resourceful

Respect for all

Synergy for success

Commitment to excellence

Courage to explore

Communication skills

*8 5 Customer's Service

Introduction on customer's service

The qualities of customer service

4 skills to achieve quality customer service.

Communication skills Presentation skills Interpersonal skills Commitment to

Excellence Respect for all

*9 2 Children's Market Preparation (II)

- Final checklists for stalls

Check that all products and games are ready.

Promotion poster etc.

Commitment to Excellence

Synergy for success

Children’s Market (3/11/2015)*10 3 Reflection

Part 1: MMB reflection approachPart 2: Circles Of Sharing

Reflect on the planning stages & actual Children’s Market

Promote pupils bonding by raising funds for P6 Graduation Night

An understanding of the importance of practising the “5R’s”: reduce, reuse, and

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*iPads

recycle, refuse, repair Courage to explore Commitment to

excellence Resilience

Andy Ong

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Mr Andy Ong took his family’s experience in the oral and dental care industry to

create Pearlie White. It is the Singapore’s first oral care brand. The brand pride

themselves on their strong family heritage dated back to 1869. Mr Andy Ong believes in creativity and simplicity. He said that big company in

Singapore is seen as big business. However it is still seen as a small business

if we have to compare it against the global scale of business. Entrepreneurs

have to be creative to differentiate the offerings from larger global competitors.

At the same time, the entrepreneurs also have to keep their implementation

simple so that they can respond to changes quickly.

Entrepreneurship: SG50 entrepreneurs

Mr Andy Ong is the director of Pearlie White oral

care brand in Singapore.

Pearlie White is the only 100% home grown

Singapore oral care brand and also the only brand

that continues to operate oral care manufacturing

facilities in the country. 

“Find the one thing that you love to do and do it the best you can. As long as you do it the best you can in life, you will be rewarded for it.”  Andy Ong

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Mr Ong believes that it is important to work

really hard. He advises that youth have to

identify one area that they enjoy, work hard

and do best in it. He also believes that in

business, it is important to be able to make

proper and well-informed decisions.

Pearlie White Company created their own way of doing things which is call ‘Smarter ways’.

Smarter way 1: ‘We do things that our competitors don't. ‘By constantly challenging themselves,

they keep finding new ways to create smarter products.

Smarter way 2: ‘We put in the good stuff and leave out the bad.’ It's not about using the same

ingredients that everyone else is; it's about what's better and safer for our customers. 

Smarter way 3: ‘We stay one step ahead.’ Research and development is the company’s

lifeblood, allowing them to keep discovering smarter ingredients and bring better features to

their products.

Smarter way 4: ‘We are all for fairer prices.’ They believe you should only pay for what you get,

and that good quality and value should go hand in hand.

Smarter way 5: ‘We keep it compact and practical.’ Who doesn't like things handy, compact yet

economical? Aim to provide customers with the convenient and comfort while on the go in daily

life or travelling.

Smarter way 6: ‘And Animals are for loving. Not for Testing.’ The company don’t use ingredients of animal origin in their products and they never test on animals.

With a promise to find smarter ways for a healthier smile, Pearlie White offers quality ingredients

on the inside and smart packaging on the outside for truly intelligent and innovative oral care

products. Pearlie White products are advertised globally. Its products can be found on shelves

in pharmacies and supermarkets in countries like Myanmar and the UAE.

Identify 3 values that we can learn from Mr Andy Ong: a.

b.

c.

Financial literacy core messages: Spending within one’s means keeps one from incurring bad debts and facing the negative

consequences that come with it.

(Source: http://sg50nie.azurewebsites.net/Profiles/SG50_PearlieWhite.html &

http://www.pearliewhite.com/pages/our-story )

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Activity 1: Writing skill (Problem-Solution Planner) Hide answer

Based on the bibliography of Mr Andy Ong, with your partner, identify 2 “Smarter Ways” that

you think is important to you. Explain why and how it will benefit you in Children’s Market.

Smarter way Benefit in Children’s Market

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Mr Richard Eu

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Mr Richard Eu, group CEO of Eu Yan Sang,  the fourth generation in the family business. Eu Yan Sang was set up by his great-grandfather in 1879. Mr Richard Eu wanted to improve how things are traditionally done and make an impact. When he took over in 1996, the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) company had only one outlet each in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. 

History of Eu Yan Sang: In 1873, founder Eu Kong left his hometown of Foshan in Guangdong, Southern China to seek his fortune in Malaya. Determined to free tin mine coolies from the clutches of opium’s suffering by dispensing quality Chinese medicine and herbs, Eu Kong set up our first shop in 1879 in Gopeng, Perak. This shop was named ‘Yan Sang’, which literally means ‘caring for mankind’ in Chinese.

Eu Kong’s only son, Eu Tong Sen grew up dedicating himself to the family business and to realising his father’s goal. With determination and astute foresight, Eu Tong Sen established himself in Malaya and Singapore, and became a leading figure in tin mining and rubber plantation businesses by 1920s. Wherever he starts his tin mines, Eu Tong Sen would set up a medical shop to take care of his workers’ health and wellbeing.  As he expands the medical shop beyond Gopeng, he decided to brand the medical business more firmly with the attachment of the family name, and his medical shops were named as Eu Yan Sang since then.

“Golden Rule: To do unto others as you would have others do unto you. You have to treat people in the way that you want to be treated.”  Richard Eu

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Eu Yan Sang aims to be a leading and trusted integrative health and wellness company with a unique heritage in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Listed on the Singapore Exchange, it is recognised as one of the largest TCM groups outside of China, with unrivalled reputation as the leader in the TCM industry.

They are at the forefront of adopting modern and scientific approaches in the production and retailing of TCM and wellness products. Today, their offerings extend beyond retail outlets, TCM clinics and concept lifestyle stores- with the aim of keeping TCM relevant as a part of mainstream healthcare and modern lifestyle.

Eu Yan Sang believes that traditional wisdom, modern science, and technology can work together to create new and more effective Chinese Proprietary Medicine. That is why they constantly innovate, setting new benchmarks for the industry along the way.

Eu Yan Sang is committed to providing products of the highest possible quality. This is achieved by employing comprehensive quality assurance procedures, and carrying out stringent quality controls at every stage of the manufacturing process.

Our herbs are sourced only from reliable and reputable suppliers with GAP (Good Agriculture Practices) certification, ensuring authenticity and quality of the raw herbs. These herbs are subject to scientific tests before being processed in Eu Yan Sang's GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-certified factories in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Every process we undertake demonstrates full GMP accreditation, for unmatched quality assurance. At all stages - from the harvesting to the manufacturing process - the emphasis is on quality to ensure the efficacy and more importantly, safety of its products.

Today, Eu Yan Sang has a distribution network of 249 retail outlets in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. It also operated a chain of 32 TCM clinics in Singapore and Malaysia, and 2 integrative medical centers in Hong Kong.

Mr Richard Eu understood the market needs, transformed the traditional business through expansion of its retail operations and brought Eu Yan Sang nearer to the people. Mr Eu finds it most fulfilling when he sees how his business has helped people in improving their health and wellness. As a successful entrepreneur, Mr Eu Richard shared that being curious, willing to learn and having an open mind are essential traits in both business and life. 

How did Eu Yan Sang demonstrate the following values/ attitudes?

Values Evidence from the passageCourage to

explore

Synergy for

success

Innovative

Financial literacy core messages: For long term gains, we need to withhold immediate gratification.

(Source: http://sg50nie.azurewebsites.net/Profiles/SG50_EuYanSang.html http://www.euyansang.com.sg/about-

us/eyscorporate1.html )

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At Eu Yan Sang, our founding mission of “caring for mankind” is at the heart of everything we do. Beyond offering great products and services that improve the lives of our customers, Eu Yan Sang also contributes to the advancement of the community with the many projects and below are just some examples out of the many.

2005 - 2014: Sponsorship of the annual Chingay Parade in Singapore

For nine consecutive years, we participated as a sponsor in the Chingay Parade, an annual street parade that celebrates Singapore’s multi-cultural uniqueness during the Lunar New Year.

2012: Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration for Senior Citizens

In Singapore, our staff contributed their time to organise a celebration for lonely senior citizens and needy families. The staff worked with South West CDC / Fei Yue Seniors Activity Centre.

Activity 2: The learning…Based on the bibliography of Mr Richard Eu, identify the key success factors and how you can

apply them in Children's Market.

No. Key success factors How can you apply them in the Children’s Market

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Activity: To find out needs and wants of customers through a survey.

Task 1: Based on the suggested questions below, interview at least 10 pupils in the school. Find out from your potential customers their preferences for the types of products they would be interested in buying and the price they are willing to pay for the items. *They can choose more than 1 option

Instructions: 1. You will be conducting the survey using Google Form during recess time.2. Go to your respective class booth with iPads set up for you in the canteen. 3. After you have conducted the survey, your teacher will show you the results of the survey.4. As a class, discuss and decide on products / services to sell during Children’s Market5. Each P6 class will be assigned an academic level to conduct the survey. Refer to the table below

P6 Survey respondent Time6F P1 1st recess

10.00am-10.25am6E P2 1st recess

10.00am-10.25am6D P5 1st recess

10.00am-10.25am6C P4 2nd recess

10.30am- 10.55am6B P3 2nd recess

10.30am- 10.55am6A1+6A2 P6 2nd recess

10.30am- 10.55am

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Market Survey

Product A product is anything that a business offers to satisfy the needs and wants of

customers

A need is essential and something you cannot do without

A want is something you would like to have

3 types of Product – Physical Goods, Services or Combination of both

Physical Goods refer to products that can be seen, felt, heard or tasted

Services refer to products that cannot be seen, felt, heard or tasted

Combination refers to Physical Goods + Services

Price Price is the amount of payment or compensation given by one party to another in

return for goods or services

The 3Cs are costs, competitors’ prices and customers’ willingness to pay

There are 5 different kinds of pricing techniques:

5 kinds of pricing techniques1 Odd-even Pricing Setting prices at values just below an even amount. Eg

$292 Promotional Pricing Temporarily pricing products below listed price to increase

sales in a short period of time.3 Product-bundle Pricing Pricing a few items of related products into a bundle at a

reduced price4 Optional-product Pricing Setting prices of optional or accessory products along with

main products5 Product-line Pricing Setting different prices for different versions of the same

product.

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4Ps of Marketing: Recap on Product and Price

Go Green – What you can do

Did you know that in 2011, each Singaporean generated 1,130kg of waste, resulting in almost

seven million tonnes of waste? (7 million tonnes of waste is equivalent to the weight of about

12,500 A380 planes!) And the waste we generated went up by 48 per cent since 2000. By

today, most of us have realized the inconvenient truth – that we are doing more harm to our

environment. We have often heard about the 3Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle.

These are some practical and cool ways to help you reduce, reuse, recycle and in turn, save

the environment. There are also 2 more Rs we should do:

1. ReuseReusing is one of the most practical ways to save the Earth. Besides, this method can also

save you lots of money! Remember the old square shaped discs that were commonplace ten

years ago? Floppy disks make stylish accessories if you reuse them, and the geek chic and

retro factor is a huge plus. Use them as coasters or fashion them into pen holders!

2. ReduceIn this world of consumerism, we generate a large carbon footprint just by going about our

everyday lives. Food containers, gas for transport and even small things like turning on the

computer for hours harms the Earth. Although this is inevitable, we can patronize companies

that have eco-friendly initiatives, so we can ease the strain on our collective conscience when

we consume.

3. RecycleRecycling usually conjures up ideas of huge factories and machines built to process waste

into usable products. While this is true, recycling need not be a boring idea. In fact, one of the

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new trends in recycling is sustainable fashion products for the ultra-trendy fashionista with a

green outlook.

A super cool bottle top clutch

Two good examples are Starbucks and Apple. Starbucks uses cups that are made of

recyclable materials, and even encourages customers to bring their own cups in exchange for

a small discount. Also, the furniture in some of their stores is made from objects such as

reclaimed railroad sleepers. Apple, on the other hand, makes an effort to reduce unnecessary

packaging, and have been striving to make their machines more power-efficient, to leave a

smaller carbon footprint.

4. Refuse

Refuse is the fourth of the 5Rs. By buying biodegradable and environmental friendly products,

we can help reduce the amount of waste we produce. Biodegradable products will

decompose naturally over short periods of time. They will turn back into natural substances.

Unlike plastic, they don't take hundreds or thousands of years to decompose. All of these

translate into less waste, and a better outcome for the environment.

5. Repair

Repair instead of replacing your resources. Try to be resourceful by not buying a new one.

Instead, you repair it and make it useful again. A pencil case with a spoilt zip should not be

thrown away. In fact it can be repaired and reused.

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So, what are you still waiting for? Please play your part in saving the Earth in the Primary 6’s

Children’s Market!

(Source: http://app.youth.sg/Home/Articles.aspx?id=1887)

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Your roles and responsibilities @ Children’s Market (Suggested)

Teams Roles & ResponsibilitiesResearch & Development Team Identify possible customers

Conduct survey or interview to understand customers’ needs and wants

Brainstorm for ideas to satisfy customers’ needs and wants

Purchase materials for developing products Packaging of products Inspect quality of products

Finance Team Determine the pricing of products by applying the 3Cs of pricing

Apply various pricing techniques to maximise profit

Create price tags Keep an account (debit & credit) Report profit or loss to class committee after

Children’s Market Sales & Marketing Team Determine platforms for promotion

Create banners, posters, brochures or other resources to promote your products / services

Apply ‘4 Features of Eye-Catching Posters’ in promotion

Customer Service Team Product Stall Presentation of products at the stall Approach customers Answer questions from customers Demonstrate how to use the product or promote

special features Provide after-sales service (returns & refunds,

complains, etc)Game Stall Presentation of games at the stall Demonstrate how to play the games Ensure that the rules and safety of the games are

observed at all times.

For guidelines on setting up of stalls, refer to the “Final checklist for our stalls”

CareTeam Look into the well-being of members Coordinate attire of members Deploy and schedule members on duty Plan break time for members Redeploy members if necessary

Logistics Team Set up stall Conduct area cleaning of stalls Provide necessary furniture, wire, ropes, strings,

etc for display of items Manage the storage of items prior to Children’s

Market Pack and store unsold items to counselling room.

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Human Resource Management

Place refers to providing the product a location which is convenient for consumers to access.

Factors to consider when deciding the place to sell your product.

-Target customers

-Competitors in that area

-What volume of traffic that area has

-Rental

Activity1:

Look at the products below. Decide where you would sell your products. You may write down the name of the venue, e.g Bedok Market, Vivo Shopping Centre etc. Explain your reason.

Children’s story books

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Where?

________________________________

Why?

________________________________

________________________________

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4Ps of Marketing: Place

Clothes for teenagers

iPad

Activity 2:

You have been assigned the location of your 2 stalls for the Children’s Market.

i) Identify one concern that may affect the sales at your stalls.

________________________________________________________

ii) What would you do to address this concern?

________________________________________________________

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Where?

________________________________

Why?

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Where?

________________________________

Why?

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Floor plan for children's market

iii) Identify one advantage about the location of your stalls.

________________________________________________________

iv) What would you do to optimise this advantage?

________________________________________________________

Promotion represents all of the methods of communication that a seller may use to provide information about the product to different people.

The purpose of promotion is to influence and persuade customers to buy the products.

Promotion may come in the form of advertising such as TV, radio, newspaper flyer, poster, sandwich man and online media.

Promotion can also be done through promotional materials such as lucky draws, gift items and discount coupons.

4 main features of eye-catching posters:

-Big and bold captions

-Attractive and colourful pictures

-Use of attention grabbing statements

-List stall location and contact details

Presentation Skills

Presentations skills are important to influence and persuade customers.

Tips for good presentation skills:

Verbal Non-verbalWords and language usedTone and pace of speechClarity of speechContent & purpose of speechVolume of your voice

Eye contactPostureBody languageDress/ groomingFacial expression

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4Ps of Marketing: Promotion

Examples of Impactful posters and advertisements

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Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase.

The importance of customer service may vary by product or service, industry and customer.

Customer service plays an important role as it generates income and revenue. A good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer has

of an event/organization/business.

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Speak courteously and politely

Listen to and solve customer's

problem

Show a positive attitude

Appear smart and

well groomed

Qualities to deliver good

customer service

Customer Service

Features of Good Customer Service:

Verbal Communication Skills The words spoken to get our message across to others.Golden rules:

1. Speak with an appropriate tone2. Speak clearly3. Speak courteously

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi_k7H43Y-M

Non Verbal Skills Body language 1. Gesture2. The way we position or move our body3. Facial expressions4. Eye contact

Listening Skills Attentive and active listening, accurate note taking.1. Facing the speaker and keeping eye contact2. Answer and ask questions to verify and find out

more3. Smile and nod to acknowledge what is being said,

Personal Grooming Looking smart and professional.1. The way we look. (appearance, hair and attire)2. First impression on the customer.

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Closing the sale

The way you close a deal is extremely important and when you do not do it properly, there are chances that you might lose a sale.

Customer Service Role-Play

After watching the video clip, role play as follows:1. Get into 2 rows, A and B.2. First, row A will role play as the seller while Row B will be the customers3. Role play the greeting of customers4. Try to do upsell and offer extra services5. Now, move one step to your right to change your partner. 6. Then switch role. Row A will be the customers while Row B will now be the vendor.

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Activity 1:

With your partner, watch the following videos:

Activity 2:

Identify some good practices and areas for improvement that the retailers have shown.

Good Practices Areas for improvement

Activity 3:

In your group, role play how you can show good customer service based on the good practices that you have identified. You may use your creativity to show how you address the area for improvement. Use the video annotations to record your role play and share with the class.

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Video 1 Video 2

Group 1 video Group 2 video Group 3 video

Group 4 video Group 5 video Group 6 video

Group 7 video Group 8 video

Online shopping is the act of purchasing goods or services over the internet. It has been gaining popularity over the years. Although it can be very convenient to purchase products online, one has to be very cautious when shopping online.

Risks involved with online shopping

Online scams - Some websites might not besafe. Do not use a public computer for internet shopping as there might be tracking devices to steal your information. Use only secured payment gateways

Counterfeit (fake) products – You might never know if a product is original or fake until you receive the product. If the price of a product is too good to be true, it could probably be a fake product. So, you should compare and cross check with other websites for the price range.

Fake online reviews – remember not everything online is true. There could be chances for authors to pay users to post good reviews about them.

Not all the information is revealed – There could be hidden charges that are not revealed until the last stage. Eg. It could say free shipping but only when making the final payment, it reveals that free shipping is only for members or a minimum purchase.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/abegarver/2012/09/11/the-top-five-dangers-of-online-shopping-precautions-to-take/#74053c5cccb8

Debit vs Credit cards

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http://fixmycomputeraustin.com/2011/07/24/top-online-austin-internet-scams/

http://www.workingathomeinternet.com/6-red-flags-that-may-indicate-an-online-scam/

Online Shopping

These are useful tools for online purchasing.

Debit cards With a debit card, your money will be deducted automatically

from your bank account balance. You can apply for a debit card when you are 16 years old. You can use debit cards to make online purchases.

Credit cards A credit card is a payment tool and should not be used as a

borrowing tool. It may be a convenient mode of payment as it allows you to buy goods and services without using cash, but it is not intended to be a credit facility.

Always pay the balance in full by the due date. If you delay payment, you have to pay much more than what you have used.

Credit card interest rate is charged at more than 2% per month or 24% per year!!!

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Final Checklist for our Stalls

General:a. I am aware of my roles & responsibilities on that day.

b. My classmates are aware of their roles & responsibilities on that day.

c. We have accounted for the products and placed a price tag on them.

d. We have set up/decorated our stalls.

e. There is sufficient publicity for our stall and product.

f. I am aware of the safety issues concerning my stall.

g. In saving the earth, we are aware that we can only sell re-usable items.

Game Stall:

For throwing/kicking games:

a. There should not be sharp objects involved in stalls with throwing/ kicking games.

b. Pupils wearing spectacles should be extra vigilant of flying objects (e.g. balls) if they are manning game stalls with throwing games.

c. Where necessary, there should be barricades to prevent objects from flying around.

For game stalls involving water:

a. Pupils should try to contain the water spillage within their stalls.

b. Pupils manning the stall should be careful and mindful as the floor might be slippery.

c. Pupils manning the stalls should bring extra clothing and towels.

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Reflection is an important part of learning. Reflection draws out and reinforces learning points

in you. It helps to link what you have experienced to your learning.

To reflect effectively, you will be using MMB Approach:

How did you feel before the Children’s Market?

How did you feel during the Children’s Market?

How did you feel after the Children’s Market?

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Reflection

What did you learn about your strengths through Children’s Market?

What can you do better at?

The Mirror

Reflection of Self

Let’s look into the microscope and make our small experiences large! How would you apply what you have learnt in this VIA to your daily life?

Scenarios Emotions Appropriate ActionsAn example:Some customers felt that the price of our product was high and did not want to buy it.

Frustrated Disappointed

Listen patiently to the customer's concern.

Apply what I have learnt in pricing technique lessons to lower the price to attract more customers to buy.

A conversation during Children's Market

We: Would you like to buy this item?

Customer: No

The place allocated to our product and/or games stall was not strategic hence affected our sales/business.

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The Binoculars

Looking at the overall view & looking forward

Brainstorm 1 way you can apply the financial literacy knowledge you have learnt, in future.

Identify 1 platform that having good communication skills can give you an advantage over others / your competitors.