Paper bag grocery store craft for 6-year-olds
This pretend-play craft is for six-year-olds building a small grocery store from paper bags and paper signs. Adult help can prepare any labels before the activity.
What to buy
Large paper grocery bags
4
Small paper lunch bags
12
Colored cardstock sheets
12 sheets
Printable fruit and vegetable pictures
2 sheets
Washable markers
1 set
Crayons
1 set
Glue sticks
6
Child-safe scissors
6 pairs
Large price stickers
2 sheets
Pretend play coins
20
Masking tape
1 roll
Who this list is for
Young children can build a small pretend grocery store with this paper bag craft. It is designed for six-year-olds who can color signs, decorate bags, and use simple store props after an adult prepares labels as needed.
How to use this list
Start by setting out the large paper grocery bags as store displays and the small paper lunch bags as shopping bags. Add printable fruit and vegetable pictures to colored cardstock signs with glue sticks. Children can write prices with washable markers or crayons, attach large price stickers, and use masking tape to place signs.
Common mistakes
Do not expect the bags to hold heavy materials; this is a paper store for pretend play. Keep the printable fruit and vegetable pictures large and easy to recognize. Adults should prepare any labels before the activity rather than asking children to make small, detailed lettering.
What is on this list
You will need four large paper grocery bags, 12 small paper lunch bags, colored cardstock, printable fruit and vegetable pictures, washable markers, crayons, and six glue sticks. The list also includes six pairs of child-safe scissors, large price stickers, 20 pretend play coins, and masking tape. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Let children arrange the finished signs, bags, coins, and picture items into a grocery store area. Gather loose markers and crayons, and store the pretend play coins in a labeled container for the next round of role-play.
FAQ
Who is "Paper bag grocery store craft for 6-year-olds" for?
Young children can build a small pretend grocery store with this paper bag craft. It is designed for six-year-olds who can color signs, decorate bags, and use simple store props after an adult prepares labels as needed.
How should I use "Paper bag grocery store craft for 6-year-olds"?
Start by setting out the large paper grocery bags as store displays and the small paper lunch bags as shopping bags. Add printable fruit and vegetable pictures to colored cardstock signs with glue sticks. Children can write prices with washable markers or crayons, attach large price stickers, and use masking tape to place signs.
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper bag grocery store craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not expect the bags to hold heavy materials; this is a paper store for pretend play. Keep the printable fruit and vegetable pictures large and easy to recognize. Adults should prepare any labels before the activity rather than asking children to make small, detailed lettering.
What is on the "Paper bag grocery store craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You will need four large paper grocery bags, 12 small paper lunch bags, colored cardstock, printable fruit and vegetable pictures, washable markers, crayons, and six glue sticks. The list also includes six pairs of child-safe scissors, large price stickers, 20 pretend play coins, and masking tape. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Let children arrange the finished signs, bags, coins, and picture items into a grocery store area. Gather loose markers and crayons, and store the pretend play coins in a labeled container for the next round of role-play.
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