The Store - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Places I Go
In "The Store" lesson, designed for preschool students as part of the "Places I Go" chapter in the "World Around Us" unit, young learners will embark on an exploratory journey into the world of shopping. Through engaging activities like the "Let's Go to the Store!" and "Grocery Store" worksheets, students will learn about the various aspects of a store, including the types of items that can be purchased, the roles of shoppers and workers, and the concept of exchanging money for goods.
Understanding how a store functions is crucial for young learners as it introduces them to basic economic principles and social interactions. It fosters independence by encouraging them to think about making choices, such as selecting food or other necessities, and understanding the value of money. Additionally, exploring the grocery store concept helps in recognizing common items and their categories, which aids in language development and categorization skills.
By learning about stores, preschoolers gain valuable insights into everyday life, helping them to better navigate the world around them. This knowledge sets a foundation for more complex concepts in economics, social studies, and practical life skills as they grow.
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Activity 1 / Let's Go to the Store! Worksheet
Most likely, your kids tag alone with you as you get some errands done, or do some shopping. But, do you think they actually pay attention to what stores you go into, and what products are bought where? Well, you can easily find out with this fun worksheet. Look through the printout with your child and ask them if they can identify the objects on the left side. Then, ask them to check the correct store where you might find the objects.
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Activity 2 / Grocery Store Worksheet
Whether it’s for the free samples or their favorite munchies, kids love to go to the grocery store! Help your little learner hone critical sorting and categorization skills with this grocery store sorting worksheet!
Completing this worksheet helps your child:
• Practice sorting skills
• Sharpen problem solving skills
• Improve cognition and challenge their thinking skills
Perfect for the littlest of learners, this worksheet helps to bring experiences from real life, like going to the grocery store, right to your child’s desk. Print this for grocery-matching fun, and look out for these items the next time you go to the store!
