I am sure that most of you have played as children when shopping and it is likely that even your parents will give you a cash register.
From those games in the street, where the pebbles were coins and we sold all kinds of 'items' in our particular groceries actually made up of flowers, leaves of trees or plants and some of our belongings that we took out for sale to enrich our exposed assortment , a few years have passed, right?
Then came the first toys, very basic, with a numeric keypad and a drawer where we kept those plastic coins that mimicked the different values of the currencies in progress, then in pesetas, and we took turns with our friends in the position of shopkeeper and client in a most flexible business hours, because we liked this role so much that it seemed that time was always upon us.
There are games that hardly vary over time. It's funny how our little ones are attracted to the same activities, with the only difference that today they have more resources and a lot of The toys are designed to contribute to children's learning, in addition to their entertainment and fun.
Is this box open?
If not, check out this video where Africa enjoys its first experience as a cashier-seller and observes the possibilities of learning with a simple and fun toy.
A cash register which simulates current sales positions with your scanner, its weighing machine, your smiling monitor or the basket to deposit the products. In addition the sounds reinforce all the actions and some even surprise the child with comments that encourage him in his task.
A fun way to also learn numbers, letters, colors, product names ... while introducing the child to the world of shopping and teaching him a role he will have to play countless times as an adult.
Of course, you will need customers to attend, so it is essential to play in company. Surely a lot of memories of your first experiences as a saleswoman come to mind.
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