What this lesson teaches
Children practice identifying coins while role-playing as both shopper and shopkeeper. This immersive experience reinforces the practical use of money and fosters essential financial decision-making skills.
Financial Knowledge
Can you finish shopkeeper role-play in about 30 min?
Shopkeeper Role-Play
You will children practice identifying coins while role-playing as both shopper and shopkeeper.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 6–7
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFinance
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The learning connection
Role-playing activates embodied cognition, allowing kids to physically enact shopping scenarios. Engaging with real money during play enhances memory retention and connects theoretical concepts to real-life experiences.
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1. Set up a shop using items from around the house (toys, snacks, etc.). 2. Create price tags using paper and a pencil. 3. Gather coins as currency for your shop. 4. Take turns being the shopkeeper and the shopper. 5. Buy and sell at least 5 items, using coins to pay. 6. Discuss what you learned about prices and money with a family member.