This worksheet invites learners to step into four fun scenarios at a garage sale. Each question provides a shopping list and the amount spent, prompting them to calculate the change they would receive. This is a fun activity where you pretend you're at a garage sale.

Garage sale shopping teaches young kids the value of money. First, you can explain garage sales to them - events where people sell unwanted items, usually at very low prices. Talk about the difference between new and used items and how sometimes used items can still have a lot of value. You can also discuss how to negotiate prices and decide if an item is worth buying. And, importantly, emphasize the excitement of finding unique or rare items that wouldn't be available in regular shops.

Teaching kids to calculate the correct change for a purchase can be made simple by breaking down the process into clear steps. Start by ensuring they understand basic subtraction. Give them practical examples, like if they buy a toy for $3 with a $5 bill, they subtract the cost ($3) from the amount given ($5) to find the change ($2). Use play money for hands-on practice, and encourage them to count up from the cost of the item to the amount given to double-check their work.