Nhyirah was late for school because she could not find her toffees. "Why are you late and looking so sad, Nhyirah?" Miss Brago asked.

"I put my toffees in my bag but I can't find them," replied Nhyirah.

"Come and sit, I will buy you an apple," said Miss Brago. "Today, we'll learn about fruits and vegetables."

"Imagine a world without fruits like apples, oranges, and mangoes! We get a lot of vitamins from eating fruit. A Fruit is part of a flowering plant. It's the part that carries the seeds. There are two main types of fruit: fleshy and dry.

Fleshy fruits are soft and juicy. Apples, grapes, and mangoes are all fleshy fruits. Dry fruits are thin and hard. Grains like wheat and rice or nuts are dry fruits."

Miss Brago went on to say, "Fruits and vegetables are good for you and your health.

Instead of eating sweets, cakes, pies, chocolate, and biscuits, eat more fruits and vegetables to grow well."

The class was happy and listened to Miss Brago.

Nhyirah learned that a person gets vitamins and minerals from fruits. This keeps them from getting ill.

Miss Brago continued, "Look at the two babies in the picture. One is healthy and the other is not. The healthy baby has vitamins and minerals in his body and the unhealthy one does not have them."

"Miss Brago, what fruit is the best?" Nhyirah asked.

"All fruits are good but make sure they are washed before eating. My favourite fruit is mango. What is your favourite, Nhyirah?" Miss Brago smiled.

"I like banana," Nhyirah said.

Miss Brago answered, "Bananas are high in vitamin B that helps calm the nervous system." "I like apples, Miss Brago," Asibi said.

Miss Brago continued, "Fruits are a source of the nourishing substance that keeps us alive and healthy. They contain vitamins A and C and many minerals such as calcium and potassium."

"I like grapes, oranges, pears, and tomatoes," Nsiah said.

"A tomato isn't a fruit," Mensah shouted, "Nsiah is wrong, Miss Brago."

Mensah was angry with Nsiah for saying that a tomato was not a fruit.

"Mensah, stop that. Nsiah is correct," Miss Brago said.

"No! No! No! Madam, a tomato is not a fruit, Nsiah is wrong," said Naomi.

Kofi asked Miss Brago, "Is Nsiah right or wrong?"

Miss Brago answered, "Nsiah is right."

"Yes, a tomato is actually a fruit. Others such as peppers, and eggplant are also fruits because they carry seeds and develop from flowers.

When a tomato is cooked it is a vegetable. What is your favorite fruit, Mensah?"

"I like apples," Mensah said.

"Mensah likes apples. What about you, Yaa?" Yaa replied, "I like mango."

"Class, all fruits are good for you. They provide fiber for a healthy digestive system and carbohydrates that the body needs to make energy."

"Now, what about your vegetables? Who likes to eat vegetables?" Miss Brago looked at each student.

None of them raised their hands. "You mean not one of you likes vegetables?"

"I like carrots, but only if they are raw," Mavis said.

"I like potatoes, Miss Brago. My mom says it's good for me," Andrews said.

"It is. When you go home tell your mum to give you one fruit and at least three different vegetables every day. It contains different nutrients that will give you energy to learn, play, sleep better and build stronger teeth and bones."

The next day Miss Brago told them about their visit to the market.

When the children got to the market they were happy. Miss Brago called their attention, "Hello children we are in Mrs. Owusu's shop. Let's greet her."

"Good Morning, Mrs. Owusu."

"Good Morning children. How are you all?"

The children chorused back, "We are fine, thank you."

Miss Brago asked Mrs. Owusu to explain to the children what she sold in her shop.

Mrs. Owusu explained that she sold fruits and vegetables. "Please look around and see the different kinds of fruits and vegetables that I sell."

Miss Brago pointed to a vegetable and asked, "What is that, Mavis?"

Mavis answered, "That is a cabbage."

Nhyirah asked Mrs. Owusu, "How much is an apple?"

She answered that one cost five Ghanaian Cedi.

Miss Brago reminded the children to thank Mrs. Owusu.

When they returned Miss Brago called them and asked each of them to draw their favourite vegetable.

She wanted them to make them into flags when they finished. They would walk around the school for everyone to see their favourite vegetables.

The children took out their crayons and paper.

When they'd finished, she stapled each drawing to a wooden board.

Miss Brago said, "You just taught the whole school about how good vegetables are for them. Take your flags home and ask your mother your favorite vegetable for supper tonight."