Unfortunately, his eagerness gets the better of him and he misrepresents his Abuelo s skills to Ben, the employer, who is in need of a gardener. With Abuelo s help, Francisco learns to earn Ben s respect, as well as his money. During the story, you may need to explain why Francisco and his grandfather are waiting in a parking lot with other men to find work. Activities to do together Write a job resume. Many job listings ask for a resume, a page or two of information about a person s skills and past work experience.
Resumes help an employer choose someone qualified for the job.
With your child, write a resume for Abuelo. A Day s Work. After Abuelo s resume is complete, help your child write her own. Suggest that she tailor her resume for household or classroom jobs, or a day s work around the neighborhood. When parents talk about their work and aspirations, children begin to think positively about their own performance in school and beyond.