Turn math practice into an exciting adventure with the Your Business Math: Pet Store Edition kit! Designed for students aged 8-12, this innovative educational tool transforms the often-dreaded subject of mathematics into a captivating experience. Imagine your child running their very own Pet Superstore, making decisions, managing finances, and learning essential math skills without even realizing they’re studying!
This isn’t just another workbook; it’s a “living math” experience that brings real-world financial concepts to life. Forget dry equations and abstract problems. With this kit, your student will dive into the practical aspects of running a business, from writing checks and calculating sales tax to paying bills and balancing a bank account ledger. All of this is cleverly woven into the context of operating a bustling pet superstore, filled with furry friends and fascinating fish.
Bring “Living Math” to Life with Your Pet Superstore
Your Business Math: Pet Store Edition is meticulously crafted to make learning both effective and enjoyable. Developed by Sonya Shafer, a renowned name in educational resources, this kit embodies the “living math” philosophy, ensuring that math skills are learned through practical application and in a context that resonates with children.
Here’s how this kit transforms math learning:
- Fun and Thematic Learning: Say goodbye to boring math drills! The engaging pet superstore theme captivates children’s imaginations, making them eager to participate and learn. Who wouldn’t want to manage their own store full of adorable pets?
- Practical “Living” Math Skills: This kit goes beyond basic arithmetic. It teaches essential life skills like financial literacy, including check writing, tax calculation, bill payment, and bank account management. These are skills they will use throughout their lives, learned in a fun, hands-on way.
- User-Friendly and Step-by-Step: The kit is designed for independent learning. Conversational, step-by-step instructions guide students through each business “month,” making it easy for them to follow along and complete tasks. A comprehensive 56-page teacher book is also available, offering teaching tips and answer keys for educators.
- Excitement and Unpredictability: To add an element of surprise and real-world business dynamics, “Chance” cards are included. These cards introduce unexpected events and challenges, teaching students to adapt and problem-solve in a dynamic environment, just like real pet superstore owners!
- Flexible and Adaptable Pace: Whether you want to complete the kit in a few weeks of intensive learning or spread it out over the school year, Your Business Math: Pet Store Edition is adaptable to your schedule and learning pace.
- Effective and Engaging Learning: The game-like approach makes math feel less like a chore and more like an enjoyable activity. Students become invested in the success of their pet superstore, motivating them to engage with the math problems and learn effectively.
- Comprehensive Skill Reinforcement: The kit focuses on reinforcing basic math skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication, which are fundamental for everyday life and future academic success. An additional practice section is included for students who need extra support in any specific skill area.
Parents and educators rave about the effectiveness of Your Business Math: Pet Store Edition. Just like Cheryl Powell, who purchased it again after seeing how much her middle daughter enjoyed it as a 6th grader, you’ll find this kit to be a valuable and engaging resource. Melissa Heckman, who used the Pet Store book in 7th grade, found it so enjoyable that she actually looked forward to math, a sentiment echoed by many students who have used this kit.
Julie, another satisfied user, shared how her son loves the business math pet shop, providing a welcome break from traditional textbook math while keeping him eager to learn. Amy Figueroa, an entrepreneur herself, highly recommends these resources for acquainting children with the nuances of running a business from a young age.
Your Business Math: Pet Store Edition is available in E-book, Spiral, and Stapled binding options to suit your preferences. It’s also charter-friendly, making it a versatile choice for various educational settings. Give your child the gift of financial literacy and math proficiency in a fun and memorable way. Help them build their own pet superstore and watch their math skills – and entrepreneurial spirit – flourish!
