What to do with this activity?

The weekly shop in a supermarket can be an ordeal especially if you have a young child with you. But if you involve your child in the planning and in finding and choosing items it can become an adventure for them. Your child won't understand it all, but talk about everything as you go. There is so much to learn in a supermarket including:

1) the names of fruit and vegetables - point to labels and read them out loud
2) How the prices are displayed - they might recognise some numbers
3) How you write and tick off things on a shopping list
4) Where to find things - point to the big signs overhead
5) How to interact with supermarket staff
6) How the cost of everything in your trolley is added up and paid for

Let your child "help" you find items and explain how you choose - for instance between expensive and cheaper versions of the same product. Perhaps you can offer a small treat at the end if they have done a good job with you. This is great experience of real life and you are their best teacher.