Materials Required:
Assorted vegetables (real or plastic)
Small tables or carts for setting up the stand
Play money or tokens (optional for a shopping experience)
Shopping lists (pre-made or created by students)
Paper bags or reusable shopping bags
Steps Involved:
Preparation:
Set up a vegetable stand with a variety of vegetables. You can use real vegetables or plastic ones for this activity.
Arrange the vegetables on small tables or carts to simulate a real market.
Introduction:
Explain to students that they will be going shopping for vegetables and learning how to make healthy food choices.
Discuss the importance of having a healthy shopping list and how to avoid impulse buying of treat foods.
Creating Shopping Lists:
Help students create their own shopping lists with a focus on healthy vegetables. You can provide pictures or names of vegetables for them to include on their lists.
Shopping Activity:
Allow students to “shop” at the vegetable stand, selecting items from their lists and placing them into paper or reusable bags.
Discuss their choices as they shop, encouraging them to talk about why they chose certain vegetables.
Healthy Choices Discussion:
After shopping, review the selected items with the students and discuss why they are considered healthy choices.
Talk about the importance of avoiding impulse buys and focusing on nutritious foods.
Reflection and Clean-Up:
Have a brief discussion about what students learned during the activity and how they can apply these skills when shopping with their families.
Assist students in cleaning up the vegetable stand and putting away materials.
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