Shop and Pay: Make the Price with Rupee Coins and Notes
Welcome to a little shop where everything has a price tag in rupees! In this free money activity, children look at the price of an item and then pick coins and notes to make exactly that amount. They can use ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 in any combination, just like at a real shop.
This simple game turns addition practice into something children see every day. It is perfect for home practice, classroom warm-ups or a quick activity while waiting. No printing needed, and no right-or-wrong pressure, only counting and trying again.
How to play
- Look at the item and read its price in rupees, for example ₹25.
- Tap or pick coins and notes one by one and watch the total grow.
- Stop when your total matches the price exactly, then check your answer.
- Try the same price again using fewer coins and notes to find a smarter way to pay.
Paying an exact amount is one of the first real-life maths skills a child uses. While playing, your child practises adding in steps of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100, learns to recognise Indian coins and notes, and begins to understand that the same amount can be made in many different ways. This flexible thinking supports mental maths later on. You can extend the learning at home by letting your child hold real coins, count change after a small purchase, or set up a pretend shop with toys and handmade price tags.
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Updated 1 Nov 2026