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Buying groceries and using money is a must-have skill. Listed here are the steps and procedures needed to train a special needs individual to purchase items at the grocery store. They will use pretend money, a calculator, and images of grocery items to practice the steps needed to have a successful grocery shopping trip. A perfect resource for those with moderate to severe mental handicaps.

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grocery shopping, shopping, independent living, addition, calculator skills, money

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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