Taking our kids to the store is a treat, right? If they’re not “helping” us find things we don’t need or stopping at every corner, we may make it out in an hour- on a good day!
If you’re not an online shopper like me & you make the trek with kids in tow, here’s a few ways to engage them in the store, no extra incentives needed!
Expressive Language:
Counting items
Labeling
Holding different fruits/ veggies & describing them by texture or color
Telling you the next item to get
Play "I Spy" as a great way to work on descriptive language too
Receptive Language/ Comprehension:
Mealtime Engagement:
The grocery store is a first “place” your child associates with food or the concept of shopping and they’re excited about it!
Try some of these simple tips and tricks to foster that excitement in what we’ve grown to feel is mundane.
What a great way to be able to incorporate healthy eating into speech! Thanks for sharing about holistic health tips!