Lesson Plan: Learning How to Behave, Order Food, and Count Money at McDonald's
Grade Level
Reception / Kindergarten
Duration
45 Minutes
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn how to behave appropriately in a fast-food setting.
- Students will practice ordering food using polite phrases.
- Students will understand basic money concepts and practice counting money.
Materials Needed
- Play money (with different denominations)
- Printable McDonald's menu with pictures
- Role-play name tags (Customer, Cashier)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Storybook about visiting a fast-food restaurant
- Visual aids (flashcards with polite phrases)
Lesson Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Engagement Activity: Begin by asking students if they have ever been to McDonald's. Show pictures of the restaurant and various menu items.
- Objective Sharing: Explain that today, they will learn how to behave, place an order, and use money at McDonald's.
Story Time (10 minutes)
- Read a storybook that involves a visit to a fast-food restaurant. Discuss the main character's experience.
- Ask questions about the story to reinforce concepts such as being polite and making choices.
Discussion on Behavior (10 minutes)
- Behavior Expectations: Discuss how to behave in a restaurant:
- Waiting in line
- Saying "please" and "thank you"
- Using inside voices
- Use visual aids (flashcards) to demonstrate polite phrases.
Ordering Food (10 minutes)
- Activity: Show the printable McDonald's menu.
- Role-play ordering food. Students will take turns being the customer and the cashier.
- Practice phrases such as:
- "I would like a cheeseburger, please."
- "Can I have a small fries, please?"
Money Counting Activity (10 minutes)
- Introduction to Money: Show students play money and explain the different denominations.
- Practice counting money:
- Give students scenarios where they have to pay for food (e.g., a cheeseburger costs $3).
- Help students count out the correct amount using the play money.
Conclusion and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
- Review key concepts learned during the lesson: polite phrases, ordering food, and handling money.
- Encourage students to share what they enjoyed about the lesson.
- Reinforce the importance of good manners when ordering food.
Assessment
- Observe students during role-play to assess their use of polite language and behavior.
- Evaluate their ability to count and give the correct change during the money counting activity.
Extensions
- Create a classroom “McDonald's” where students can practice their skills in a simulated environment.
- Invite parents to participate in a field trip to a local McDonald's for real-world practice.
With this lesson plan, students in kindergarten will not only learn the important social skills needed when visiting a restaurant but also gain a foundational understanding of money concepts, making it a well-rounded educational experience.