Do you know of a math activity that can help children review their math skills in the summer? - Summer Review
Answer: This activity presents an excellent way for your children to use and review their math skills. Explain that an unknown benefactor has given them $1 million (lower the amount for younger children). The money, however, can only be spent by buying items advertised in the newspaper. Also, the following conditions must be met: (1) The exact amount must be spent whether it is $1 or $1 million. (2) No more than $100,000 can be spent on an item. (3) Only one of each item can be bought.
In order to have older children employ their multiplication skills, allow them to purchase from two to nine of any item. Also, children can compete to see who is able to spend the money by purchasing the fewest items.