Making A Shopping List

by Ling Bee Lain

#Scienceofplay23

Children make a shopping list.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 4 - 5 years old

Estimated Time: 15 - 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework

• Physical - None

• Intellectual - Counting, learning the names of the different places and train stations in Singapore (National Education)

• Emotional - Appreciation for Singapore's transport system, regulate emotions

• Social - Improving and developing attention span, turn taking

Materials

Step 1

Create a corner where these items can be held, in a box, shelf or a basket.

Step 3

Children can record these items on the writing pad. Allow the child/children to be in-charge of picking out these items at the supermarket.

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• Hand wash

• Cereal boxes

• Banana

• Clipboard

• Paper

• Pen

Step 2

Provide a writing pad on a clipboard and some writing materials. Each time before the trip to the supermarket, allow your child/children to pick out the items they will need from the supermarket.

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