Shops

K loves to play shops. One morning, after playing in her room quietly (unusual for K), I was invited to knock on the door. I was handed a basket and invited to conduct my shopping.

There was a mostly green fruit section.

A bread aisle.

 A citrus space.

A sunny orange/yellow section.

And a miscellaneous shelf.

The bed doubled as a toy and cutlery aisle.

 

I think shops is an excellent opportunity for the development of a whole range of skills. We have made play money (1, 2, 3 and 4 dollar notes) where K can practise simple addition and subtraction.

 

Father Christmas is bringing K a wooden shop, new cash register and some Australian play money to add to her role playing. I'm hoping there will be lots more shop play in the future.