Sun, sand, and spending money — the beach shop captures the excitement of a day at the seaside. Children who love the beach will happily run this shop, selling everything beachgoers need.
In myplayshop’s beach shop, your child sells buckets, swim gear, sunscreen, and inflatables. Customers arrive ready for the beach, and your child helps them get kitted out.
Why the Beach Shop Works
The beach shop has a natural, seasonal appeal:
Familiar setting. Most children have bought something from a beach shop — a bucket, an ice lolly, a pair of goggles. The transactions feel real because they’ve lived them.
Fun products. Inflatables, water guns, and sandcastle kits are exciting. Children engage because they’d genuinely want these things.
Manageable prices. Beach items tend to be in the $2–$15 range — challenging enough to be interesting, but not overwhelming.
Beach Shop Transactions
A typical customer might buy:
- Bucket and spade set: $5.00
- Sunscreen: $6.50
- Swim goggles: $4.00
- Total: $15.50
- Customer pays with: $20.00
- Change needed: $4.50
Another customer might just grab a beach ball for $3.00 — quick and simple.
Learning at the Beach Shop
Practical context. “How much does it cost to get ready for the beach?” is a question children can relate to. The maths serves a purpose they understand.
Multi-item shopping. Beach trips require lots of gear, so customers tend to buy several items at once. This builds addition skills naturally.
Budgeting readiness. The beach shop is a natural place to explore “Can I afford everything I want?” — a key money concept for young children.
Perfect Pairing
The beach shop pairs well with:
- The ice cream shop — Both have a summer vibe and similar price ranges
- Real beach trips — Play the game before a trip, then let your child help pay for things at the real beach shop
- Holiday budgeting — “We have $30 for beach toys. What should we buy?”
Play Ideas
- Beach packing list — “Let’s buy everything we need for the beach. How much does it all cost?”
- Compare prices — “A bucket costs $5 in the game. How much did our real one cost?”
- Sunny day play — Perfect for rainy days when your child wishes they were at the beach