Shopping List by Orchard Toys
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Shopping List by Orchard Toys
With this activity, remove the baskets from the game and replace them with a bowl for the shopping items (pictures of items) —like milk, bananas, or bread on the shopping lists. Let the participant pick up the items from the bowl or table to see if they match anything on the shopping lists.
Cognitive skills:
- Memory and recognition – matching pictures to a list helps spark recall.
- Conversation – talking about familiar items can lead to stories or shared memories.
- Gentle focus – the simple structure keeps things calm and enjoyable.
- Confidence – every match is a little win!
- Use clear, simple language and demonstrate how to play.
- Play cooperatively if competition feels stressful—work together to fill one list.
- Celebrate each match with a smile or a kind word.
- Adapt as needed—you can reduce the number of items or use just one list at a time.
