Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn grocery shopping basics by exploring store layouts, identifying common food categories, and creating personalized shopping lists to support independent shopping skills.
Mastering grocery shopping fosters independence, planning, and money-management skills critical for daily living and builds student confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Store Layouts
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Map It Out
15 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: Create Your Own List
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Grocery Shopping Basics
Warm-Up Discussion
Main Store Sections
Produce Section
Dairy Section
Bakery & Meat Sections
Pantry & Frozen Foods
Store Layout Diagram
Sample Shopping List
Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Discussion
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to compare prices using unit pricing, identify the best value options, and apply simple budgeting strategies by analyzing real-world product examples.
Understanding unit pricing and comparing costs empowers students to make informed, cost-effective shopping decisions, build budgeting skills, and increase independence in daily living.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Price Guess Challenge
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Unit Pricing
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Brand Comparison
15 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: Mock Shopping
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Reflection & Discussion
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Price Comparison Strategies
Why Compare Prices?
What Is Unit Price?
Calculating Unit Price
Comparison Example
Tips for Comparing
Guided Practice
Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Warm Up
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will apply budgeting and shopping skills to select a simple recipe, plan ingredients, and practice essential meal-prep and cooking steps to prepare a healthy dish.
Connecting smart shopping strategies to hands-on cooking builds independence, reinforces healthy eating habits, and boosts confidence in kitchen tasks essential for daily living.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Kitchen and Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Recipe Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Meal-Prep Steps
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Plan Your Prep
10 minutes
Step 4
Hands-On Cooking
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Reflection & Discussion
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Selecting Your Recipe
Recipe Options
Why Plan Your Prep?
Meal-Prep Steps
Safety & Hygiene
Nutrition Considerations
Guided Practice: Plan Your Prep
Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Warm Up
Discussion
Project Guide
