A Guide for Parents & Teachers

Everything you need to know about how myplayshop helps kids build real money skills — at home and in the classroom.

Why myplayshop Works

Kids think they're running a shop. They're actually practising maths, building number sense, and learning real-world money skills — without realising it.

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Learning Through Play

Research shows that play-based learning leads to deeper understanding. myplayshop wraps addition, subtraction, and coin recognition in a game kids genuinely want to play.

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Real-World Money

Kids don't learn with fake currency — they use the same coins and notes they see in everyday life, in 30+ currencies. This bridges the gap between screen and real world.

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Grows With Your Child

Younger kids enjoy scanning items and hearing the ka-ching. Older kids tackle making change, running a full shop, and beating the clock in Challenge Mode.

For Parents at Home

Simple ways to get the most out of myplayshop with your child.

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Play Together First

Sit with your child for the first few rounds. Talk through the prices, count coins together, and celebrate when they get the change right.

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Connect It to Real Life

After playing, take them to a real shop and let them help count coins or check the change. The skills transfer naturally.

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Let Them Set the Pace

There's no pressure to level up. Younger kids might happily scan items for weeks before they're ready for making change — and that's perfectly fine.

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Use the End-of-Day Report

After a play session, review the report together. Ask questions like "How much did you earn today?" or "What was your best-selling item?" to spark conversation.

For Teachers in the Classroom

myplayshop fits naturally into maths lessons, reward time, and cross-curricular activities.

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Maths Warm-Up Activity

Use myplayshop as a 10-minute starter. Children practise addition and subtraction with coins before moving to the main lesson.

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Differentiated Learning

The game naturally adapts — younger or less confident learners can scan and count, while more advanced pupils tackle change-making and Challenge Mode.

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Cross-Curricular Links

Combine with role-play (PSHE), language learning (switch to another language!), or geography (explore currencies from around the world).

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No Setup, No Accounts

There's nothing to install or sign up for. Open it on any device with a browser — tablets, laptops, or the interactive whiteboard. It just works.

Skills & Curriculum Alignment

myplayshop supports key maths skills taught in early years and primary school curricula worldwide.

Addition & Subtraction

Adding prices, calculating totals, and working out change.

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Money Recognition

Identifying coins and notes and understanding their value.

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Place Value & Decimals

Working with amounts like $4.75 builds decimal understanding.

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Mental Arithmetic

Quick calculations under time pressure in Challenge Mode.

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Financial Literacy

Understanding transactions, pricing, and the value of money.

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Communication

Role-playing as a shopkeeper builds social confidence.

Safe & Private

We take child safety seriously. Here's what you need to know.

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No personal data collected — kids play without accounts or sign-ups.

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No ads, ever — the game is completely free with no advertising.

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No chat or social features — kids play independently in a safe environment.

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Works offline — once loaded, no internet connection needed to keep playing.

Ready to Try It?

No download. No sign-up. Just open the app and let your kids start learning through play.

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