Money, Money, Money!

This week the children have been practicing their addition and subtraction skills using money. They have explored the language of money and shopping in our Shop Role Play Area. Children have worked in small groups to solve word problems involving buying sweets from a shop. They have worked on their own to add different amounts of Baht using 1, 2, 5 and 10 baht coins. Small groups have also enjoyed the challenge of using larger numbers to solve money problems on interactive games. They have also begun to explore the concept of giving change.

Shop Role Play

The children enjoyed working together, taking it in turns being the shopkeeper.










Interactive Shopping Game

The children had to select to the correct coins to pay for different toys.








Solving Money Problems

The children worked in pairs or trios to choose which sweets they could buy for 10 or 20 Baht. 










Adding Different Amounts

The children had to add together coins of the same value.













From the photos we have received as part of their homework, it is clear to see that the children have enjoyed using these skills in real shops.

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