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Grade Level: 9th Grade

  • ShopRite — Money Management

    • Before shopping, count your money and decide how much you can spend on snacks
    • Check the price tags on items before putting them in your basket
    • Add up the prices of the items you’ve selected: “Do I have enough for all of these?”
    • When paying at the register, hand the correct amount or a larger bill and wait for change
    • Count your change before leaving the register to make sure it’s correct
    • Remember: you can only buy 3 items, so choose wisely

  • ShopRite — Following Directions

    • Directions given by ShopRite staff regarding:
      1. Number of items you are allowed to purchase (3)
      2. Items that are available for purchase
    • Directions given by teacher/chaperone regarding:

      Dietary restrictions which may limit what you are allowed to purchase
    • Game Directions:
      1. Sorting food items into categories
      2. Find items listed on recipe card

  • ShopRite — Problem Solving

    • Address unexpected situations, such as items being out of stock, by finding suitable alternatives
    • Make adjustments to the shopping list or choices based on availability

  • ShopRite — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Asking questions such as the cost of an item or where item is located
    • Asking for assistance or directions from store staff when needed
    • Selecting a snack from the shelves:
      1. Verbally telling clerk what items you would like
      2. Non-verbally by pointing to the items you would like
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • ShopRite — Time Management

    • Estimate the time needed for the shopping trip and plan other activities accordingly. Be sure to account for the time you may wait on line
    • Manage time effectively to ensure that the visit is completed within a reasonable timeframe.

  • ShopRite — Budgeting

    • Before shopping, set a budget: “I will spend no more than $X at ShopRite”
    • Activity: Walk through the store first to see all available items and their prices before choosing
    • Compare prices: if two snacks look good, check which costs less
    • Add up your items before going to the register — if the total is too much, put one item back
    • Practice the concept of a grocery list: decide what you need before you start shopping, and stick to it
    • Keep track of your running total for the day: subtract your ShopRite purchases from your remaining budget

  • ShopRite — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in your wallet until you are at the register and ready to pay
    • Walk carefully in the store — don’t run or push other shoppers
    • Check for allergens: if you have food allergies, ask the staff or your chaperone before buying an item
    • Carry your items carefully — use a basket or bag so you don’t drop things
    • Put any money you earn from ShopRite jobs directly into your wallet
    • Don’t eat food in the store before you’ve paid for it

  • ShopRite — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. General cleaning of the store
        • Cleaning counter
        • Sweeping
      2. Restocking shelves
      3. Notifying ShopRite staff when supplies/inventory are running low
      4. Being the Cashier:
        • Telling customers how much an items costs
        • Collecting the money for a purchase
        • Bagging purchased items

  • ShopRite — Independent Living Skills

    • Navigate the store and complete the shopping process independently, with minimal assistance
    • Make decisions and choices based on personal preferences and priorities
    • Double-check the items you are purchasing at the checkout to ensure the price is correct before making a payment.
    • Make conscious choices to balance between indulgent treats and healthier options