Play Pretend Canteen and Bookshop set (Counting Money Learning Activity) (With Grid box)

Your child loves playing shopkeeper — now give them a set that helps them think like one too. Our Play Pretend Canteen & Bookshop Set with Grid Box takes the classic pretend play experience and adds a structured grid box organiser, making it easier for children to sort, manage, and keep track of their play money and cards independently.

The grid box edition is specifically designed for children who benefit from organised play spaces — keeping all components neatly separated so they can set up and pack away on their own. It's a great choice for classroom centres, structured home learning stations, or children who love order and systems.

Like all our pretend play sets, this activity builds real-world math skills through play — counting money, adding totals, and making change — all while having fun running their own canteen or bookshop.

💰 What's Included:

• 🧳 Grid box organiser for tidy, independent storage
• 🧧 A5 Laminated Calculation Sheet — choose your preferred colour
• 🎫 30 Play Pretend Cards — canteen and bookshop themed items
• 💵 Play Money (Total $20.50): 1×$10, 1×$5, 1×$2, 1×$1, 2×$0.50, 5×$0.20, 5×$0.10
• ✏️ Dry Erase Marker — write, wipe, and reuse for endless play

💡 Benefits:

• Builds money recognition and coin/note value understanding
• Reinforces addition, subtraction, and basic budgeting
• Encourages role play, communication, and social skills
• Grid box promotes independent organisation and tidy habits
• Compact A5 size — perfect for travel, classroom centres, or home learning

📦 Product Details:

• Size: A5
• Includes grid box organiser (key difference from standard set)
• Suitable for ages 4–8
• Great as a kindergarten party pack or P1 transition gift

Looking for the version without the grid box? See our Play Pretend Canteen & Bookshop Set (Standard).