When planning a topic about shopping, it is important to plan for the children to visit shops, and their local high street. Ideally, small groups of four children and two adults should explore the local environment together.
Each trip should have a different purpose - some children can buy cooking ingredients from the supermarket, some can buy vegetables from the market, some can explore clothes and shoes in local stores while others can visit a florist.
When preparing, write a shopping list with the children whenever possible, and record the trip using a digital camera.
As children share their experiences of the visits, start to create an overview of the local area, including the main shopping street, by introducing maps.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
