Beat the Market: pricing, costs, and the race to break even
The market just got competitive! Across 21 screen-free pages, kids set prices that sell, sort variable costs from fixed costs, react when rival shops strike — and calculate exactly when their shop starts earning real profit. The most grown-up math in the line, built for grade 5, with a mini answer key and certificate.
Skills your child practices
What’s inside
- Pricing strategy — find the price that sells
- Variable vs. fixed costs — learn what really costs money
- Competitor surprises — react when the market changes
- Break-even — figure out when you start earning
- Mini answer key — check your work
- Certificate — celebrate finishing the adventure
How to use it
This is the pack where kids start thinking like entrepreneurs. Let them wrestle with the pricing decisions before checking the guide — the “aha” when break-even clicks is worth it. Pairs perfectly with a real-world trip: compare prices at an actual store and talk about what the shop owner might be thinking.
Questions? Answers.
How do I get my pack after buying?
Right after checkout you’ll get a download link. Click it, save the PDF, and print at home — the whole thing takes about two minutes.
What ages is this for?
Grade 5. Younger kids can enjoy it with a grown-up’s help.
Is this mini also in the full pack?
This mini is also inside the Snack Shop Economics: Full Pack — along with the other mini, flashcards, and the grown-up guide for $12.
What will my child practice?
Pricing strategy, distinguishing variable and fixed costs, break-even calculation, and adapting to competition — genuine business math.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes! Buy once, print forever — for your family or your classroom.