Pretend Grocery Store
2–6 years · 15–30 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Empty food containers
- Play money or paper
- Bags
- Cash register toy (optional)
Steps
- 1Set up store with food items on shelf
- 2One person is shopkeeper, one shops
- 3Use shopping list to find items
- 4Pay with play money
Why this works
Role play builds language, math, and social skills naturally.
Try also
- –Add price tags for math
- –Include grocery bags to pack
- –Create store signs and sales
Clean containers only. No glass.