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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 549225" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>I loved taking my kids to the grocery store! It was our conversational time and as Angela41 stated, a great classroom. I talked to them about everything involved in shopping and had them help look for items. "look at all the different types of bread! I think we will get plain bread today. That is in a different aisle.". "What kind of spaghetti sauce should we get? Hmmm, this one is cheaper (after saying prices of both) so I think we will try it.". "How old is the milk? Let's look at the expiration date. (show where the date is)I think we can drink it all before that date.". "These two cereals are about the same cost, which one would you like us to get?". "Look at the yummy fruit! What color apples do you like? What color are the bananas?". "We need to weigh the bananas to see how much they cost. Can you put them on the scale? You need to be gentle and then wait for the scale to stop. (show him how you read the scale).". "I think we can use four apples at home. They go in a bag. Can you help me count them and put them in the bag?"</p><p></p><p>Leif you use coupons, hand him one when you are in the aisle and ask him to help find the item. If he chooses the wrong brand, "that is ketchup, however, the coupon says we have to get Hunt's. See on the picture the design? Can you help me find that one?"</p><p></p><p>The grocery store has more opportunities to practice math skills, color recognition, and differences in sizes then any other place. When he is old enough to go ahead and get an item, he will do so with confidence knowing what to look for. He will know if you always stick to a certain brand or if you look for the lowest cost. He doesn't need to know how to read to learn where to find the bar code or expiration date. (match the bar code with the sales information if not sure you have the right one). You can work with letters by choosing one letter to search for. "Can you find the H on this item? (have him look for letters that start the word). </p><p></p><p>Many times the best way to reign them back in is to point out something and engage in a different activity. "stay away from there" is harder for a child to follow then, "come look! These apples look so yummy, can you pick out two?". Or "count how many boxes we are putting on the conveyer belt."</p><p></p><p>Keep everything light and fun. Don't be upset if he doesn't count correctly or can't find a letter. The purpose is to keep him focused on what you are doing which will keep him safe by your side. I would even hand him the money to hold once you get to the check out and he has helped unload the cart and let him give it to the cashier. "Can you pay? You need to stand here until the cashier asks for the $$$$.". That might keep him from wondering. </p><p></p><p>And a big thank you when all is done. Let him know you enjoyed his help shopping and hope he had fun also.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 549225, member: 5096"] I loved taking my kids to the grocery store! It was our conversational time and as Angela41 stated, a great classroom. I talked to them about everything involved in shopping and had them help look for items. "look at all the different types of bread! I think we will get plain bread today. That is in a different aisle.". "What kind of spaghetti sauce should we get? Hmmm, this one is cheaper (after saying prices of both) so I think we will try it.". "How old is the milk? Let's look at the expiration date. (show where the date is)I think we can drink it all before that date.". "These two cereals are about the same cost, which one would you like us to get?". "Look at the yummy fruit! What color apples do you like? What color are the bananas?". "We need to weigh the bananas to see how much they cost. Can you put them on the scale? You need to be gentle and then wait for the scale to stop. (show him how you read the scale).". "I think we can use four apples at home. They go in a bag. Can you help me count them and put them in the bag?" Leif you use coupons, hand him one when you are in the aisle and ask him to help find the item. If he chooses the wrong brand, "that is ketchup, however, the coupon says we have to get Hunt's. See on the picture the design? Can you help me find that one?" The grocery store has more opportunities to practice math skills, color recognition, and differences in sizes then any other place. When he is old enough to go ahead and get an item, he will do so with confidence knowing what to look for. He will know if you always stick to a certain brand or if you look for the lowest cost. He doesn't need to know how to read to learn where to find the bar code or expiration date. (match the bar code with the sales information if not sure you have the right one). You can work with letters by choosing one letter to search for. "Can you find the H on this item? (have him look for letters that start the word). Many times the best way to reign them back in is to point out something and engage in a different activity. "stay away from there" is harder for a child to follow then, "come look! These apples look so yummy, can you pick out two?". Or "count how many boxes we are putting on the conveyer belt." Keep everything light and fun. Don't be upset if he doesn't count correctly or can't find a letter. The purpose is to keep him focused on what you are doing which will keep him safe by your side. I would even hand him the money to hold once you get to the check out and he has helped unload the cart and let him give it to the cashier. "Can you pay? You need to stand here until the cashier asks for the $$$$.". That might keep him from wondering. And a big thank you when all is done. Let him know you enjoyed his help shopping and hope he had fun also. [/QUOTE]
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