Department Store Math: Consumer Money Skills Game

Grade Level: 4-8
Interest Level: 3-12
Reading Level: N/A

Take students on a spending spree without leaving the classroom! This life skills math game will give players plenty of practice counting and handling money.

Students receive $300 and a Shopping Guide, then get to "shop 'til they drop" for their favorite items, make purchases, compute change, pay returned check fees, finance charges, and more! The player with the most money left wins the game.

Also included are blank checks and a check register. As an alternative to gameplay, give student’s real-world practice writing checks and tracking their spending with a check register. Instead of giving students $300 cash, provide each player with several blank checks and a blank check register.

Using games to teach and reinforce basic skills is a highly effective way to motivate students to learn! This game is ideal for 2-6 players, and is great for small groups and math centers.

Contents Include:
- Gameboard (Black & white and measures 8.5x11" for easy printing!)
- Instructions
- Spinner & Pawns
- Money (Black & white for easy printing if you don't already have play money.)
- Blank Checks
- Check Register
- Check Register Activity
- 8 Shopping Menus

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