- Counting money
- Identifying different coins and bills
- Adding and subtracting money
- Understanding the concept of budgeting
- Comparing prices of different items
To continue developing math skills related to this activity, parents can encourage their child to:
- Create a pretend grocery store at home and practice counting money and making purchases
- Play games that involve budgeting and money management, such as Monopoly or The Game of Life
- Practice mental math by asking the child to add or subtract prices of items they see in stores or on TV commercials