Fresh, fruity, and fun — the juice bar is myplayshop’s healthy treat shop. Children who love smoothies and juices will happily serve up fruity creations while practising their money maths.
In myplayshop’s juice bar, your child runs the counter. Customers order fresh juices, smoothies, and add-ons. Your child totals up the order, takes payment, and gives change.
Why the Juice Bar Engages Kids
The juice bar offers something different from the other food shops:
Healthy treats are still treats. Children who love smoothies and juices get the excitement of a treat shop with a different flavour (literally).
Add-on pricing. A basic juice costs one amount, but adding extras (protein, fruit boosts, toppings) increases the total. This naturally teaches children that choices affect price.
Quick, varied orders. Some customers want a simple juice, others want a loaded smoothie. The variety keeps every transaction fresh.
A Typical Juice Bar Order
A customer walks up and orders:
- Mango smoothie: $4.50
- Protein boost add-on: $1.50
- Berry juice: $3.50
- Total: $9.50
- Customer pays with: $10.00
- Change needed: $0.50
Quick, colourful, and satisfying — for both the customer and the young shopkeeper.
What Makes the Juice Bar Special
Add-on maths. The juice bar is one of the best shops for understanding how extras change a total. “The smoothie is $4.50, but with the protein boost it’s $6.00.” This is a real-world pricing concept children encounter constantly.
Moderate prices. Most items fall in the $2–$6 range, making mental addition very doable for younger children while still providing enough complexity.
Speed practice. Juice orders are usually 1–3 items, so transactions are quick. More transactions mean more practice in the same play session.
Who It Suits
- Health-conscious families — If your child loves smoothies, this shop resonates
- Ages 4–7 — The smaller prices and short orders make it very accessible
- Children who liked the ice cream shop — Similar vibe, different products
- Quick play sessions — Fast transactions mean 5 minutes of play feels complete
Play Ideas
- Smoothie maths — Make a real smoothie together and price each ingredient. “Banana: $0.50, yoghurt: $1.00, berries: $1.50. What’s our smoothie cost?”
- Menu design — Use the custom shop to invent a juice bar menu with creative smoothie names
- Healthy choices — “Which is cheaper — a juice or a smoothie? How much more does the smoothie cost?”