When Halloween approaches, excitement is in the air — and the Halloween shop brings that seasonal magic to myplayshop. Pumpkins, costumes, trick-or-treat bags, and spooky decorations create a festive setting for money maths.
In myplayshop’s Halloween shop, your child sells everything customers need for the spookiest night of the year. Ring up costumes, bag up treats, and give the right change.
Why Seasonal Shops Work
The Halloween shop is one of myplayshop’s seasonal specials, and seasonal shops have a unique advantage:
Built-in excitement. When Halloween is coming, children are already buzzing. A Halloween-themed shop channels that energy into learning.
Limited availability. The shop appears in September and October, making it feel special. Children look forward to it and play more enthusiastically because they know it won’t last forever.
Real-world connection. Children are actively thinking about costumes and sweets during this period, so the shop feels directly relevant to their lives.
Halloween Shopping
A customer preparing for Halloween:
- Witch costume: $12.00
- Pumpkin bucket: $4.50
- Bag of sweets: $3.00
- Spider decorations: $2.50
- Total: $22.00
- Customer pays with: $25.00
- Change needed: $3.00
A simpler purchase might be a single pumpkin for $5.00.
Seasonal Maths Learning
Higher motivation. During Halloween season, children are more engaged with themed activities. The shop rides that wave of enthusiasm.
Party budgeting. “How much does it cost to set up a Halloween party?” is a natural question that combines addition, comparison, and budgeting skills.
Costume shopping practice. Before buying a real costume, practise in the game. “This witch outfit is $12. The vampire one is $15. Which is cheaper? How much cheaper?”
Who Loves the Halloween Shop
- Every child during October — The seasonal excitement is universal
- Party planners — Children helping plan a Halloween party or trick-or-treat outing
- Ages 4–10 — The festive theme appeals to all ages
- Costume-loving kids — Pairs perfectly with the regular costume shop
Play Ideas
- Halloween budget — “We have $20 for Halloween decorations. What can we buy?”
- Trick-or-treat prep — “How many bags of sweets do we need? At $3 each, how much is that?”
- Costume comparison — Compare Halloween shop prices with real costume prices online or in stores