Every child loves dressing up. The costume shop takes that excitement and turns it into a money maths adventure — selling superhero capes, fairy wings, pirate hats, and everything in between.
In myplayshop’s costume shop, your child is the shopkeeper helping customers find the perfect outfit. They ring up items, take payment, and give change.
Why the Costume Shop Captivates Kids
Costumes tap into children’s imagination in a way that everyday products don’t:
The products are exciting. A superhero cape, a wizard hat, a pirate eye patch — these items spark stories. “This customer wants to be a superhero for their party!”
Natural outfit-building. Customers often buy multiple pieces — a cape, a mask, and boots. This creates multi-item orders that build addition skills without feeling like practice.
Wide price range. Small accessories are cheap, full costumes are expensive. This variety keeps the maths interesting and unpredictable.
Costume Shop Maths
A typical transaction:
- Superhero cape: $8.00
- Mask: $3.50
- Gloves: $2.00
- Total: $13.50
- Customer pays with: $15.00
- Change needed: $1.50
Another customer might just buy a single accessory for $2.50 — keeping things varied.
Who It’s Perfect For
The costume shop appeals to:
- Imaginative children who love role play and dressing up
- Children who find everyday shops less engaging — costumes add a layer of fantasy
- Ages 5–8 — The mix of small and large prices suits a wide ability range
- Party season — Great to play before or after a fancy dress party
Creative Extensions
- Party budget project — “You have $20 to buy a costume. What can you afford?”
- Costume design — Use the custom shop to invent your own costumes with creative names and prices
- Real-world connection — Before Halloween or a party, browse real costume prices together and compare