Julie in Austin Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 So my 9yo did Pet Store Math and loved, loved, loved running his virtual pet store. He's now asking for something similar that does "all of life" -- insurance, rent/mortgage, groceries, etc. Does something like this exist? Ideally not just workbook lessons (although a workbook is OK) but something that has you run a virtual life, be responsible for your decisions, etc.? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I saw this at a convention: consumermath.org , but I haven't tried it yet so I am not sure if it would work for a 9yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I've been wanting something like that for years. I found something on ebay from the 80s that has elements of what I'm looking for, but I think I'm going to have to come up with my own thing put together from a bunch of resources. My son is older with Aspergers, and I want it to be very realistic. I emailed Sonya Shafer a few years ago about creating something similar to Pet Store Math for personal finance/life skills but she couldn't do it at that time. Maybe with enough interest she would consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't know anything about this program but it looked promising in my google search: Money Island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smfmommy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Not exactly real life math but Ko's Journey covers middle school math in a storyline about a native American. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Listening in for more ideas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 SCM came to mind. (I haven't used it.) ~ https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/your-business-math/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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