What this lesson teaches
Children learn to manage money and make choices by role-playing shopping scenarios. This immersive experience reinforces real-world financial skills and decision-making processes.
Financial Knowledge
Can you finish shop smart role-play in about 30 min?
Shop Smart Role-Play
You will children learn to manage money and make choices by role-playing shopping scenarios.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 6–7
DifficultyAdvanced
SubjectFinance
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The learning connection
Role-playing involves embodied cognition, where children physically engage with the concepts of buying and spending. This hands-on approach helps them understand the consequences of financial decisions in a safe environment.
Try it with your learner
1. Create a mini-store at home using everyday items and set prices. 2. Use play money or make your own with paper. 3. Choose items to 'buy' and total their costs. 4. Pay using the play money and receive change. 5. Discuss what items are needs vs wants during shopping. 6. Reflect on how much money you spent and what you learned!