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Literacy
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Makes eye contact with familiar item or logo
Turns head or moves towards the shape or color of a familiar item
Tells several familiar products from another by color/shape of logo
Follows a simple picture list of one or two items by matching item when brought to correct location
Able to recognize a few familiar product logos or familiar brand names
Reads some familiar aisle headers to help locate specific known products
Knows some of products that go in different aisles
Finds up to 3 items when brought to within 3 feet of the aisle the item is located in
Reads some of names of up to 5 products when presented with products
Assists minimally in preparing a simple written or picture list of up to 5 items that need to be purchased
Makes a mark on shopping list to indicate that item is found with staff assistance and help
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Able to read some familiar and unfamiliar store logos/signs including some aisle headers
Tells one type of product from another by reading key words on labels and/or by distinguishing product logos and familiar brand names
Follows a pictorial or written list to find a set list of up to 5 items
Reads some familiar signs within aisles such as “Crackers” or “Cereal” to help further locate products that are needed for purchase
Reads slight differences in product items such as flavorings or added ingredients
Reads at least 30-40 names of products when presented with a product
Locates expiration dates on perishable products in the dairy case, meat department, and on product labels
Finds and read the price of some items
Writes out check with help from staff
Writes a picture/word grocery list for up to 10 items with assistance
Marks items off on list as found and placed in cart with reminders
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Able to read most or all aisle headers or knows what type of products are found in specific aisles of both familiar and unfamiliar stores
Understands the meaning and vocabulary on product information
Can read ingredients of a product and can determine if it is or is not a reliable substitute for a product that is unavailable
Follows a written list to find up to 30 or more items
Tells the difference between types of items as to brand, packaging, or size as marked on product packaging
Reads prices of all items
Identifies important information on a receipt
Reads 75% or more names of products when presented with product
Fills out special coupons at cashier, displays, or at service counter
Writes out checks or sign credit card slips where appropriate
Adapts a shopping list to accommodate size of items available vs. size of item on list
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Communication
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Able to make eye contact, vocalize or greet cashier or clerk with a few words
Able to use communication mode to get help, ask or answer simple questions with assistance when needed
Says names of familiar logos on pictorial list and can ask a simple question about a product or need using communication mode
Tells another person whether the item they are in front of is the correct item
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Uses some Body Basics and communication mode with cashier or other store personnel to greet them
Responds to simple questions or to get information about size, type, or replacement for an item sought
Uses communication mode to say: “Excuse me” when passing by others with carts in store aisles
Uses communication mode to identify correct size, label, and packaging of grocery product on shopping list
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Uses Body Basics and communication mode with cashier and/or store personnel to carry on a conversation or ask questions of store personnel
Explains the details of an item that can’t be located including size, weight, color of container and brand
Understands and explains to others directions given by store personnel
Fills out special coupons at cashier, displays, or at service counter
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Math & Science
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Gives a pre-set amount of money to a cashier to pay for an item when amount is given to student
Identifies coins and bills from other object and show single coin amounts
Rounds off to the next dollar for a set of one to three purchases
Tells a large from small item
Counts one to three items of the same type on shelf or as put in cart
Understands some food is kept on shelves, some in refrigerated areas, some in freezer, and some in produce area
Understands something cold melts in warm temperatures
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Tells he/she has a sufficient amount of money for one to three purchases up to $5
Counts out money brought to the next dollar for amounts to ten dollars
Knows where to look for the price of a product and can tell if one price is higher than another price
Recognizes when an item is wet or has condensation on it
Locates expiration dates on perishable products
States the differences between canned, fresh, and frozen
Identifies food storage needs at the store and at home of a list of up to 20 food items
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Writes checks for purchases and documents checks appropriately with cues as needed
Plans grocery shopping based on a budget using ads
Counts change at cashier and knows if he/she has received change from cashier
Knows which items are taxable and calculates the total cost of items including tax
Knows how to combine smaller sizes of products to obtain correct amount needed of a specific product, knows what size
Understands food storage procedures at the store and at home for a list of up to 100 items
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Social Studies
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Stays with staff/adults and doesn’t run in the store with verbal reminders
Doesn’t move arms or legs towards people nearby when going down grocery aisles
Waits for people to pass before getting something that is temporarily out of reach
Stops opening vehicle door when other people are getting out of their own vehicle when cued or reminded by staff
Waits in line without bumping into other people
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Is polite to other customers and store personnel and waits turn to receive customer service or to be checked out
Follows socially accepted rules of behavior and responsibility in store
Uses most of body basics when interacting with other customers or store personnel
Does not take goods that he/she doesn’t intend to pay for
Handles items with care to prevent breakage or spoilage
Holds doors for others
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Is polite and can anticipate interactions and react appropriately
Takes responsibility for belongings, handles cart and store products responsibly
Returns cart to correct location carefully after putting purchases with vehicles
Independently enters and exits the store demonstrating safety skills in the parking lot, busy or wet areas
Opens door to vehicles carefully for others and for storage of items to be brought home or to school
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Personal Resource Management
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Knows types of products found in different aisles
Recognizes familiar stores such as Cub or Rainbow
Able to tell one item that is needed at home from looking in cupboards or refrigerator
Recognizes who they can get help from to find something
Scans an area of a shelf or rack when brought to it to find something that is wanted
Recognizes when desired object is found
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Understand that different stores carry different types of products and the stores charge different prices (i.e. Cub vs. Super America).
Able to tell several items that are needed at home from looking in cupboards or refrigerator
Uses an ad to decide which item to purchase and tell which product is a better buy with cues
Knows where to look for sale items in store
Looks within a section for a specific item by brand or size or storage needs and knows some of the aisle names and types of products found in some of those aisles
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Understands how different variables can affect pricing such as stores offering self service cost less than stores where items are bagged and carried out for customers
Inquires about items, price, sale items, warranties and understands impact coupons/sales on purchase price
Checks expiration dates on products, is able to search for a missing item in other locations in the store such a special sales display
Reads ingredients or contents of a product and can determine if it is or is not a reliable substitute for a product that is unavailable
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Vocational, Career Exploration and Job Skills
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Recognizes and replaces something that is out of place when in the middle of a different packaging group
Puts an item in a grocery bag
Replaces an item not wanted neatly with help
Enter and exits the store demonstrating safety skills in the parking lot, busy, or wet areas with assistance
Correctly identifies paper from plastic bags
Carries one or two items to vehicle and safely place them in the car with assistance
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Helps to put several grocery items in bag remembering to put harder items in one area of grocery cart
Replaces item taken that is not wanted in correct location by brand, size, and other characteristics with cues and reminders
Tells the difference between different products of s similar type that are found in different areas of the store
Enters and exit the store demonstrating safety skills in the parking lot, busy or wet areas with cues and reminders
Carries bagged items to vehicle and safely place them in the car with cues and reminders
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Knows that the oldest perishable products are in front and recognizes when a product is expired
Puts items into a bag without crushing soft objects or making them heavy and can put wet items in plastic bag before putting item in bag with other items
Independently replaces item taken that is not wanted in correct location by brand, size, and flavor
Puts items into a bag without crushing soft objects and can put wet items in plastic bag before putting item in bag with other items
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