Lesson Plan
Market Mission Plan
Students will learn to create a shopping list, compare prices, and navigate a mock grocery store to build essential community participation and independence skills.
These daily living skills help 4th graders develop financial literacy, decision-making, and confidence for real-world grocery shopping experiences.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Grocery Store Tour
10 minutes
Step 2
Activity 1: Create Your Shopping List
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity 2: Price Comparison Race
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity 3: Cart Challenge Game
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Share Best Deals
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Aisle Adventure
Grocery Store Layout
Common Aisles & Items
Key Vocabulary
Store Map Example
Why Plan Before You Shop?
Today’s Activities

Activity


Worksheet


Game

