Age 5Math30 min
Change activity →Let's Play Shop
A pretend shop with paper prices and a handful of coins or bottle caps.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need A few toys or snacks as “goods”, Paper prices, Bottle caps as coins.
- Step 1. Set out 4 items with simple prices like 1, 2, or 3.
- Step 2. Give your child 5 bottle-cap coins.
- Step 3. Let them “buy” one thing and count the coins.
- Step 4. Swap roles: now they are the shopkeeper.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- A few toys or snacks as “goods”
- Paper prices
- Bottle caps as coins
Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Counting money play
- Adding
- Talking
Try this
Can your child buy two small things with 5 coins?