Lesson Plan
Grocery Store Game Plan
Students will navigate a simulated supermarket, compare prices using unit costs, and choose healthy options to build real-world shopping independence.
Supermarket skills boost financial literacy, foster healthy decision-making, and support independent living as part of Tier 1 daily living instruction.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Price Tag Detective
15 minutes
Step 3
Mock Shopping Challenge
25 minutes
Step 4
Price Comparison Analysis
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-down & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Price Tag Detective
Anatomy of a Price Tag
Decoding Sale Labels
Calculating Unit Price
Example Calculation
Puzzle #1: Beef Deal
Puzzle #1 Answer
Puzzle #2: Snack Size Showdown
Key Takeaways

Script


Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down

