Toy Store Math

Simulated shopping teaches counting money.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Numeracy
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Students will buy toys with pretend coins.

Materials

• Toys
• price tags
• play coins

Instructions

1. Set up a toy store.

2. Assign prices.

3. Children buy toys using coins.

Educator tip

Model counting out coins.

Assessment

Assess counting and comparison.

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