Grocery Shopping With Kids

Grocery stores can be full of education and adventure for kids. Including kids in grocery shopping-and every part of meal prep-helps set up kids to make healthier choices later in life.

*  Show the variety of different foods, especially in the produce section and grain aisle.

*  Let kids pick out something colorful from the produce section. You can look up online what to do with it later!

*  Ask kids to help you decide between healthy options (apple vs. orange). This encourages kids to make healthy choices.

*  Discuss why certain foods are stored in the freezer or on the shelf.

*  Ask younger kids to describe the foods you pick out. Use shapes, colors, and counting to identify foods on the shelf or in your cart.

*  Ask older kids to help you read labels and signs in the store. Explain what these labels mean.