Supermarket Budgeting – SEN Life Skills Worksheets

Help learners develop the confidence and independence to make informed shopping and budgeting decisions using realistic supermarket scenarios.

Designed for teenagers and young adults, this practical PDF resource is particularly suitable for SEN learners, alternative provision, Functional Skills, supported learning and Preparing for Adulthood programmes. Through authentic supermarket-style activities, learners develop the reading, maths and decision-making skills needed for everyday independent living.

Using realistic grocery products, prices and promotional offers, learners practise interpreting information, comparing value for money and making sensible purchasing choices in meaningful real-life contexts.

This resource includes:

• 3 pages of realistic supermarket grocery products with authentic pricing
• Reading comprehension activities focusing on prices, special offers and savings
• A fictional supermarket loyalty card leaflet
• Reading activities based on understanding the loyalty scheme
• A loyalty card application form
• A supermarket price comparison activity to support budgeting and value-for-money decisions

Skills developed

• Reading and interpreting everyday supermarket information
• Understanding promotional offers and loyalty schemes
• Comparing prices and calculating savings (calculator optional)
• Budgeting and making informed purchasing decisions
• Applying literacy and numeracy skills in real-life situations
• Considering value, cost and healthy choices

Accessibility

Most of the resource is presented in a dyslexia-friendly 14pt font to support accessibility. The layout and content have been designed to reflect authentic supermarket materials, helping learners build confidence in navigating everyday shopping situations.

Ideal for SEN, SEND, Functional Skills, Functional English, Functional Maths, life skills, independent living, PSHE, alternative provision and preparing for adulthood.