G is for Groceries: A Fun Alphabet Adventure!

Transform your errand into an alphabet hunt for your little learner!

With this simple and engaging activity, your child can search for items that begin with the letter G while you get your grocery shopping done! It’s the perfect way to make errands more fun (and easier for you!) while your child practices early literacy skills, builds vocabulary, and even sparks conversations about food.

Ready

• Grab your shopping list.
• Talk with your child about the letter G. What sound does it make?
• Think of foods you know that start with the letter G and the sound /g/.
• Print out this Letter G Grocery Guide for your little one to use at the store!

Set

• Head to the grocery store and get ready for your hunt.
• Don't forget your printable list!

Play

Begin your grocery store hunt

• Walk up & down the aisles searching for foods that start with the letter G.
• Look at food labels and refer to your chart (e.g., graham crackers, grapes, goldfish crackers, gummy bears, guacamole, garlic, etc.).

Say Its Name

• As you find each item, say its name aloud and emphasize the hard /g/ sound (like in 'gorilla').
• Eventually, your little one will learn about the soft /g/ sound (like in 'gelato'), and you can point out this difference if they notice it at the store.

Ask questions to spark curiosity

• What color are the grapes?
• Do we eat garlic raw or cooked?
• What shape are the Goldfish crackers?

Count and Compare

• Add in a counting challenge: How many G items can you find?
• Compare the sizes, colors, and shapes of the items you find.

Bonus Gs

• Extend the game by looking for non-food items in the store that start with G, like gift wrap, gum, or greeting cards.

Why Play This Way?

This simple activity transforms a routine errand into a playful learning experience. Your child will:

• Practice letter recognition and phonics.
• Build vocabulary.
• Strengthen observation and problem-solving skills.
• Engage in conversations that encourage curiosity and language development.

Plus, it’s a great opportunity to bond and have fun while navigating the grocery aisles!

Tips for More Fun

• Play Again:

  Next time, choose a different letter and repeat the grocery store hunt.
  
  

• Create a List Together:
  

  Before heading to the store, make a list of G (or other letter) items your child wants to look for.
  
  

• Make It a Meal:
  

  Pick a few "G foods" to enjoy together as a snack or meal after your shopping trip.

Have fun turning an everyday errand into a joyful learning adventure with this G-themed grocery hunt. It’s a fun and simple way to nurture your child’s curiosity while practicing early literacy skills—and you’ll never look at a trip to the store the same way again!

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