Market Day / Play Money Budget Plan
Play Money Budget Plan
Children receive a set amount of play money and a price list, then plan how to spend it wisely on needs and wants.
How to run it
- Give each child or pair a set amount of play money and a price list.
- Explain the difference between needs and wants.
- Have them choose items and add up the total without overspending.
- Share choices and discuss what they would save for.
You will need
- play money
- printed price lists or catalogues
- paper
- pencils
- calculators (optional)
Make it easier or harderUse round numbers for a simpler task; add a savings goal or discount coupons for a harder one.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children apply maths reasoning to real-life decisions about money.
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