The Snack Shop

Welcome to The Snack Shop, where my kids get in some practical money-math and walk away with a snack for later. Some morning, we open The Snack Shop before the school day kicks off. After I have chosen the snack options and the prices (so they will be forced to work with change), the kids use play money and their cash register to take turns buying a snack. So this activity gives them practice with money-math, and it also gives them a snack that they don't complain about (because they chose it). If you don't have a play cash register or play money, no problem! Your kids can use a little bit of real cash and change and have a notepad and paper handy, in case they need it.