Market Day / Children's Market Stall Day
Children's Market Stall Day
Children make their own goods, set up stalls and trade with play money, taking turns as sellers and shoppers.
How to run it
- Plan stall ideas with children in the morning.
- Give time to make items using craft supplies.
- Set up stalls with price signs and hand out play money.
- Open the market and let children swap between selling and shopping.
- Debrief on what sold and why.
You will need
- craft supplies
- play money
- tables
- card for signs
- markers
Make it easier or harderUse whole-dollar prices for younger children; older children can set prices, give change and track profits.
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