Part 3: Make a Plan

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.