Talk through a transaction
Greet the customer, ask what they need and explain what the shop has.
The Supermarket Set creates a pretend shopping station with a checkout counter, toy register, shelves and play-food displays. Children can stock the shop, choose groceries and take turns on each side of the counter. The different display areas provide places to organise items and give each shopping visit a new story.
A little discovery, every day
The shop is open and they are in charge. Stock the shelves, welcome a customer and see what is on today's shopping list.
The counter, display areas and toy register create a complete setting for running a pretend shop together.
Greet the customer, ask what they need and explain what the shop has.
Decide which pretend foods go together and how to present them.
Swap roles to imagine the same visit as both shopper and shopkeeper.