Print Play Money

There are a variety of ideas where you can print play money to use in real life, fun situations for kids. Using pretend money gives kids practice with counting, handling and understanding the importance of money in everyday life. While real money could be used instead, play money can be reprinted when it gets lost or damaged. As children get older however, play money will no longer hold their interest and real money will in real situations have to be used instead.

We've included here several ideas on how to use printable fake money with your kids and play money and checks you can download and print off.
 

What to do with printable play money?

Allowance

For younger children you can give them an allowance in play money that they can turn in for something else. You can create a prize box and fill it with candy, small toys, stickers, etc. They in turn can use their play money to buy prizes.

Restaurant

With your kids help, create a menu with prices for each item. Let them order dinner from the menu and pay the bill with play money just like they were really at a restaurant.

Shop

Gather and set up items from around the house and create a shop. A grocery shop, toy shop or clothing shop all work well for pretend play. You'll need one cashier and at least one shopper. This is great practice for adding up money and counting change.

Bank

Set up a teller station with printed pretend money. Have one child be a teller and another come to the bank to write a check for money or to ask for money taken from their "account." Give each child a turn being the teller and counting out the money for the other.

Reward good behavior

When children exhibit good behavior, reward him or her with play money. When they exhibit bad behavior, make them pay a fine. At the end of the week hold an auction for prizes and goodies. This will teach them that better behavior brings bigger rewards.

Have a home movie night or party

Rent a movie for a home movie night or have a movie party and use pretend money. Give the children and adults play money and let them buy their ticket, popcorn, treats and drink.

Create a juke box

Pick out a bunch of your kids favorite songs and allow them to use play money to listen to the songs they want just like a juke box.

Printable Play Money

You will need Adobe Reader to open and read these documents. Print off as many pages as you need. The printable money comes in color but it will also work if you'd rather print in black and white.

Printable play money with fun faces

Printable play money with animals

Printable play coins

Printable play checks

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