shopping

Art

• Observing and appreciating different forms of art and design in the products and packaging at the store.
• Understanding color schemes and visual elements used in advertisements and displays.

English Language Arts

• Reading and interpreting product descriptions, labels, and signs at the store.
• Engaging in discussions about consumerism and persuasive language used in advertisements.

Math

• Practicing real-life application of addition and subtraction while budgeting and making purchases.
• Calculating discounts, sales tax, and total costs of items.

Life Skills

• Learning about money management, decision-making, and prioritizing needs vs. wants.
• Understanding the value of comparison shopping and making informed choices.

Engage the child in creating their own artistic designs inspired by the products seen during the shopping trip. Encourage them to write a creative story or advertisement using persuasive language they encountered at the store. Additionally, you can simulate a budgeting and shopping game to reinforce math and decision-making skills.

Book Recommendations

• "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya: A heartwarming story about family, community, and a fun summer in the life of seventh-grader Arturo Zamora, who learns valuable life lessons while working at his family's restaurant.
• "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen: A touching novel about loss, friendship, and the power of art, featuring a seventh-grade protagonist who finds solace in marine biology and art supplies during a tough summer.
• "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks: Zoe Washington, a seventh-grader, unravels a mystery and discovers her passion for baking and her voice as she navigates between her love for desserts and her quest for justice.