OLDER STUDENTS Supermarket - Functional Communication Skills

by Dominique's Speech Stuff

Price: 400 points or $4 USD

Subjects: adultSpeech,receptiveLanguage,socialAspectsOfCommunication,Special Autism,lifeSkills,selfManagement

Grades: 0

Description: This is a realistic and practical activity to support communication and functional life skills when shopping at a supermarket! Areas targeted: 1. Asking for Help 🛒 Scenario: The person needs to find an item (e.g., "Excuse me, where can I find the cereal?"). 2. Making a Shopping List 📝 Scenario: Before going to the store, the person helps create a shopping list based on a meal plan. 3. Following Directions 🔄 Scenario: The person follows a two- or three-step instruction (e.g., "First, get milk, then find bread, and last, pick up eggs."). 4. Comparing and Choosing Products 🔍 Scenario: The person compares two items (e.g., "Which juice is bigger?" or "Which cereal is healthier?"). 5. Social Interactions with Cashiers 💳 Scenario: The person greets the cashier and responds to questions (e.g., "Did you find everything okay?"). 6. Managing Money and Making a Purchase 💰 Scenario: The person calculates the cost of an item and gives money to the cashier. 7. Handling Unexpected Situations 🚧 Scenario: The store is out of an item, so the person must choose a substitute or ask a staff member for alternatives. 8. Understanding Labels and Reading Signs 📜 Scenario: The person reads a product label, ingredient list, or store sign (e.g., "10% off" or "Buy One, Get One Free"). 9. Dealing with Sensory or Emotional Challenges 😣 Scenario: The store is noisy, or something unexpected happens (e.g., long lines, loud announcements). The person practices using a self-regulation strategy.