Money has always been a difficult concept for children to grasp, and with most purchases now made using cards, it’s even harder for them to understand.
But do you remember the excitement and thrill of playing shop when you were young? We have a fantastic game that will get your children using their maths skills while having loads of fun! 🎉
📽️ Watch the video to learn more! Below is a simple step-by-step guide on how to play:
How to Play Shop & Learn About Money
1️⃣ Gather items for the shop
- Collect toys and keep them in a box for a while so they feel new to the children.
- Visit a charity shop or a £1/$1 store to buy fun, affordable items like pens, glue, or small toys.
- Include food items like blueberries, bananas, apples, or even sweets if you like.
2️⃣ Collect and hide the money
- Gather all your loose change from around the house and hide it in one room.
- If you don’t have enough loose change, you can buy pretend money online or use pieces of paper with different amounts written on them.
3️⃣ Set up the shop
- Place prices on all the shop items.
- An adult or an older child can be the shopkeeper, helping to add up totals and work out change.
- Younger children must find the hidden money around the house or garden, count it up, and check if they have enough to buy items from the shop.
4️⃣ Keep the game going!
- If money runs out too quickly, hide it again as soon as the children spend it—just like a real economy! 💰
This game is a brilliant way to make learning about money fun, interactive, and engaging for kids. Give it a try and watch their maths skills grow! 😊