1.2 The Farmer in the Hat

Summary

In this fun and creative play, children engage in a farm-themed role-play with paper masks representing animals like pigs, ducks, and hens. Beth, Max, Dave, and Grace all take on different farm roles as they create their masks. Meanwhile, the script introduces the concept of 4-H, a youth program where kids, aged 8 to 18, learn about farming activities such as taking care of animals, selling eggs, and raising chicks. The 4-H club also participates in bake sales to raise funds, contributing to the development of their farm projects.

Takeaways

• 😀 Beth suggests taking on different roles in the play, such as the farmer or animals.
• 😀 Dave reluctantly agrees to play a pig, but his face expresses doubt about it.
• 😀 Grace encourages the group to create paper masks for the play, representing animals like ducks, pigs, and hens.
• 😀 Max initially tries to take Beth’s hat, claiming he will be the farmer instead.
• 😀 The children work together to create masks for different animals using tape and paper.
• 😀 Meg quickly creates a gerbil mask, impressing others with her speed in comparison to the horse mask.
• 😀 The children take their places on stage wearing their animal masks, ready for the performance.
• 😀 Grace comments on the unique and odd nature of the masks, especially Dave’s pig mask.
• 😀 The second part of the script introduces the concept of a 4-H club, where kids can care for animals like pigs and hens.
• 😀 The 4-H club raises money through activities like bake sales and selling eggs, which helps fund their projects such as purchasing chicks for the club.

Q & A

Who is the author of 'The Farmer in the Hat'?

The author of 'The Farmer in the Hat' is Pat Cummings.

Which character wanted to be the farmer in the play?

Beth wanted to be the farmer in the play.

What animal did Dave choose to be in the play?

Dave chose to be a pig in the play.

What activity did Grace suggest to the group?

Grace suggested making paper masks of different farm animals like ducks, hens, pigs, and horses.

Which character made a duck mask, and how?

Max made a duck mask using tape.

What mask did Meg make, and what did she create for it?

Meg made a fat gerbil mask and placed it in a paper cage.

What sounds did the characters make when wearing their masks on stage?

Dave squeaked as a pig, Meg grunted, Max quacked as a duck, and Beth clucked as a hen.

What is the age range of kids who can join a 4-H club?

Kids ages 8 to 18 can join a 4-H club.

What are some of the activities kids can do at a 4-H club?

Kids can take care of animals like horses or pigs, collect eggs from hens, and participate in bake sales.

How does the 4-H club raise funds and prepare for future activities?

The club raises funds by selling eggs at a bake sale, which helps them buy chicks that will grow and provide more eggs for future sales.

What was the overall purpose of making masks and performing in the play?

The purpose was to engage the children creatively, helping them learn about farm animals while participating in a fun, educational play.