Shopping is something that most children experience, making it an ideal topic for the early years, as children can compare experiences with each other and with the adults within their setting. The practical activities in this book range from setting up a variety of imaginative shops in the role-play area, to investigations into weights and measures and simple ways of introducing to children the concept of spending money.All of the play activities are designed to develop important preschool skills and a deeper understanding of the world and are linked to the Early Learning Goals of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, revised by the Department of Education for September 2012.