Grocery and Meal Planning | Ages 5+

Grocery & Meal Planning – Everyday Play N Learn: Before & After Care Series

Turn mealtime into a fun, hands-on learning adventure! The “Grocery & Meal Planning” workbook is designed to teach children the essential life skills of healthy eating, smart shopping, and meal preparation—while making it exciting and interactive. Perfect for before and after care programs, classrooms, or at-home learning, this resource transforms grocery lists and nutrition labels into playful learning moments.

Inside, young learners will:

• Make Healthy Choices– Identify nutritious foods through colorful, engaging activities.
• Create a Healthy Plate – Practice building balanced meals with protein, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
• Plan Weekly Menus – Organize breakfast, lunch, dinner, and water intake for an entire week.
• Explore Recipes – Write and illustrate their favorite dishes, complete with ingredients and cooking steps.
• Build a Grocery List – Learn how to shop with purpose and organize items by category.
• Budget & Compare Prices – Play “shopping” games to practice budgeting, tallying totals, and finding the best deals.
• Read Nutrition Labels – Become food detectives by analyzing serving sizes, calories, sugar, and more.

Engage in Role-Play– Run their own “Snack Shop” to practice customer service, money skills, and communication. With vibrant illustrations, cut-and-paste activities, interactive challenges, and inclusive activity recommendations for all learners, this workbook blends nutrition education with math, literacy, and real-world problem-solving skills.

Whether your goal is to encourage healthier eating habits, teach budgeting, or spark creativity in the kitchen, Grocery & Meal Planning is the perfect blend of fun and function for kids ages 5 and up.

Publisher: Everyday Play N Learn Child Development Series: Learn & Grow with Everyday Play N Learn – Before & After Care Series