Orchard Toys Shopping Game - Financial Literacy & Money Skills
The Ultimate Fun-Filled Introduction to Money and Math!
Ready to head to the markets? The Orchard Toys Shopping Game is an engaging and educational race that teaches children the essentials of financial literacy through hands-on play. Perfect for older Orchard Toys fans, this game offers longer, more varied gameplay that challenges children to think strategically while managing their very own play money.
In this exciting race, players move their 3D characters from shop to shop, using pretend cash to buy items from their list. The goal is to be the first to fill your shopping bag with six different items.
Along the way, children take on the roles of both customer and shopkeeper, learning how to count coins, handle money, and-most importantly-calculate change. It is a brilliant, screen-free way to build math confidence, social communication, and good manners, as players are encouraged to say "please" and "thank you" during every transaction!
Key Features:
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Financial Literacy Skills: A realistic way for children to practice handling money and understanding the concept of giving and receiving change.
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Extended Gameplay: Offers a more detailed board game experience, perfect for children ready for a greater challenge than simple matching games.
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Role-Play & Imagination: Encourages children to act out real-world scenarios, building confidence in social settings.
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Promotes Good Manners: Integrated gameplay mechanics encourage polite interaction between the shopper and the banker/shopkeeper.
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Premium Orchard Quality: Crafted from thick, wipe-clean recycled board designed for years of busy "trading" sessions.
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1 x Large jigged game board
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48 x Detailed item cards
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4 x Shopping bag collection boards
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4 x 3D character playing pieces with stands
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1 x Set of play money (coins and notes)
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1 x Dice
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1 x Easy-to-follow instruction leaflet
Q: What age is this shopping game suitable for? A: This game is ideal for children aged 5 to 9 years. It provides a fantastic challenge for primary school students who are starting to learn about currency in the classroom.
Q: Does it use Australian currency? A: Orchard Toys games typically feature universal play money symbols; however, the skills of counting, adding, and subtracting remain identical and align perfectly with Australian early numeracy goals.
Q: How many people can play at once? A: The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, making it a great choice for family game nights or small classroom groups.
Q: Can we add our own toys to the game? A: Absolutely! Many parents add their own play tills, purses, or wallets to the game to increase the role-play value and make the experience even more immersive.
Q: Does CuriousKidzz offer fast shipping? A: Yes! We provide fast delivery across Australia so your little shopkeeper can start their business adventure right away.
CuriousKidzz is the trusted online store for high-quality educational resources, proudly recommended by teachers, educators, parents, and grandparents across Australia.
Delivery varies by location, please see the expected timeframe to receive your product below:
Sydney Metro: 1-2 business days
All other Metro: 1-5 business days
Regional: 1-6 business days
We will do PO Box addresses or Parcel Lockers as well.
If you are unavailable at the time of delivery, re-delivery fees may apply.
Change of Mind Returns:
We want you to love your product so if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase let us know.
Most products come with a 30 day change of mind policy. If at any time within the first 30 days from purchase date you are not completely satisfied with your order, please contact us via your MyDeal Account for return approval. Once received and inspected, we will facilitate an agreed resolution.
Please Note:
Postage is paid by the customer
The product must be returned in the original packaging, accessories included
We do not accept responsibility for returned items until they reach our warehouse, so we strongly recommend using tracking and/or insurance for the delivery
Fees may apply