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Writing and Math with Shopping Lists
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| Grades | K – 2 |
| Activity Time | 30–45 minutes plus time for shopping |
| Activity Author |
Urbana, Illinois |
| Publisher |  |
Activity Description
Children will use a variety of mathematics and literacy skills as they create shopping lists to use at the store to buy their favorite treats. They will also develop problem-solving skills while they work to stay within a budget.
Why This Is Helpful
Grocery shopping provides many opportunities for children to develop language and math skills. As they plan and conduct a shopping trip, they practice skills such as writing, reading, addition, and subtraction. This activity is a great way to combine writing and math problem-solving in a real-life situation.
This activity was modified from the ReadWriteThink lesson plan "Authentic Writing Experiences and Math Problem-Solving Using Shopping Lists."