A Guide for Parents & Teachers
How myplayshop helps kids aged 4 to 10 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.
Learning Through Play
Play-based learning leads to deeper understanding. myplayshop wraps addition, subtraction, and coin recognition in a game kids genuinely want to play.
Real-World Money
Kids don't learn with fake currency. They use the same coins and notes they see in everyday life, across 8 real currencies. So what they practise on screen transfers straight to the shop counter.
Grows With Your Child
Four-year-olds 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 into maths lessons, reward time, and cross-curricular activities with zero prep.
Maths Warm-Up Activity
Use myplayshop as a 10-minute starter. Children practise addition and subtraction with coins before moving to the main lesson.
Differentiated Learning
The game adapts to each child. Less confident learners can scan and count, while more advanced pupils tackle change-making and Challenge Mode.
Cross-Curricular Links
Combine with role-play (PSHE), language learning (switch to another language!), or geography (explore currencies from around the world).
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.
Money Recognition
Identifying coins and notes and understanding their value.
Place Value & Decimals
Working with amounts like $4.75 builds decimal understanding.
Mental Arithmetic
Quick calculations under time pressure in Challenge Mode.
Financial Literacy
Understanding transactions, pricing, and the value of money.
Communication
Role-playing as a shopkeeper builds social confidence.
Safe & Private
We take child safety seriously. Here's what that means in practice.
No personal data collected. Kids play without accounts or sign-ups.
No ads, ever. The game is completely free with no advertising.
No chat or social features. Kids play independently in a safe environment.
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.