Comments on: Teaching Kids Life Skills: Food Shopping

By: Lillian tezira

Lillian tezira — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:18:52 +0000

Very helpful information for my children. Thank you so much

By: Megan Zechman

Megan Zechman — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:42:56 +0000

In reply to Monica. Thank you Monica! I love Family Fun Friday - there's always a ton of great ideas!

By: Megan Zechman

Megan Zechman — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:41:54 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Kay. What a fun game! I'm definitely going to have to add that to my routine. I know my oldest would enjoy doing something like that. It's great that you've found a way to improve everyday math within a real life application. I love Family Fun Friday!

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:01:26 +0000

Wonderful Ideas! Pinned and am featuring at Family Fun Friday!
Monica
It goes live Thursday afternoon: http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/2014/01/family-fun-friday-week-53.html

By: Stephanie Kay

Stephanie Kay — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:56:07 +0000

I use many of these tips to shop with my 5 kids. This past year I started giving one of my boys our list on a clipboard. He then tracks how much money we are spending. We’ve turned it into a game – How Close Can You Get. One week he was within 30 cents of the register total. I’ve seen math skills improve greatly. Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.

By: Megan Zechman

Megan Zechman — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:33:20 +0000

In reply to Latonya. Thank you Latonya! We had so much fun writing the series and it really seems to be resonating with moms. I just popped over to your site too! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your site.

By: Latonya

Latonya — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:33:58 +0000

Great tips! It really does make the experience better if the children are involved. I am looking forward to reading the other posts in your life skills series.

I’m following you on bloglovin and am part of the tribe.

By: Megan Zechman

Megan Zechman — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:59:19 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth.

Hi Elizabeth. I’m so glad you stopped by. I’m looking forward to getting to know you via our tribe challenges.

That is so wonderful that your daughter spends so much of her time shopping teaching her brother! That’s what homeschooling is all about in my book. I know what you mean about enjoying shopping with them as long as they’re full and rested. It can be such a nightmare if they’re not – completely speaking from experience!!

By: Megan Zechman

Megan Zechman — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:49:25 +0000

In reply to Adrienne. That's great Adrienne! My youngest hates grocery shopping, but is much more pleasant when she has control of the list. I love doing mental math activities at the store. There's so much to choose from! Thanks so much for stopping by.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:38:06 +0000

I’ve been involving my youngest in the shopping list more. It’s great math practice!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:01:58 +0000

Hi! I’m stopping over from the SITs “tribe.” I LOVE shopping with my kids since we started homeschooling (assuming they are rested and not hungry and miserable when we get to the store). My 4th grader spends the whole time pointing stuff out to her brother. “The carrots are orange!” “How many fish are in the tank?” It’s so much fun to watch them grow together in that way.

I am looking forward to exploring your blog further and getting to know you better! 🙂

By: Megan Zechman

Megan Zechman — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:26:57 +0000

In reply to Angela @ Joy Focused Learning. Thank you Angela! That is always a favorite of my girls too. Personally I think they just like to boss us all around LOL! Thank you for stopping by.