Design money, open a store, add up purchases, make change—this game is packed with consumer math!
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Set up your own classroom Super Sale Store Game. Match the game to a topic you are studying, such as pets, nutritious foods, or books.
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Choose four colors of construction paper. Use Crayola® Scissors to cut each piece into fourths to make price cards. Make a price indicator by arranging one card of each color in a column, connecting them with clear adhesive tape. Write different monetary amounts on each card. Display on a chalkboard or bulletin board.
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Brainstorm items you would like to buy in your store. Draw one item on each store card using Crayola Construction Paper Crayons. Write the name of the item on the card as well. Shuffle cards so colors are mixed.
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Create your own play money with crayons, scissors, and construction paper. Make paper bills and coins, depending on how items are priced. You will pay, and make change, with this play money.
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Play the game in small groups of 3 to 5. Take turns being the storekeeper. Agree on how much play money each player needs to purchase items and how much the cashier needs to make change.
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The storekeeper holds up one card at a time for the others to purchase. Shoppers refer to the price indicator on display for the cost of each item. They pay the storekeeper, who counts the money and makes change as needed. Switch roles often, putting card
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