- Makes a grocery list based on what he/she has and
needs (menu planning, checking cupboards)
 - Navigates the grocery store based on department (location
of the bread, milk, meat, pharmacy, deli)
- Uses coupons, flyers and other strategies to
maximize budget (shopping from the bottom shelf for lower-priced items)
- Makes appropriate purchasing decisions with
regards to fresh items (meat, produce, bakery items)
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the procedure for and the importance of: - making a grocery list
- finding items in the grocery store
- reading labels and signs
- putting away groceries
- meal planning
- food storage/ planning
- figuring out the amounts of food to buy
- taste testing in a store (when is it allowed)
- judging ripeness/expiry dates - fruit, dairy, meat, bread
- judging shelf life
- making healthy choices when shopping
- shopping the outside ring of the grocery store
- using coupons
- shopping sales
- using flyers
- buying by weight
- buying bulk foods
- finding deals - cost comparison
- ordering at the meat counter - how to get what you want
- using the pharmacy
- using the florist
- using point cards
- self checkout
- the express isle
- reading receipts
- good consumer skills in grocery shopping. Choose fruit and vegetables for freshness and check freshness dates on dairy and meat products.
- appropriate grocery store etiquette.
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