You made squishies and want to do more than look at them? In the squishy shop you sell, buy and swap them. Kids practice counting, math and bargaining while they play.
✂️ What’s in the Template
The PDF has three pages: a shop sign with price tags, play money as squishy coins with receipts, and a shopping list with bag stickers. Everything can be colored and cut out in any size. Print on US Letter or A4.
At a Glance
Squishy Shop & Extras
Printable sheets
3 × A4
15–30 minutes
- Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
- Scissors
- Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
- Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
- Crayons or markers for the coloring version
📄 What’s on the Pages
A big sign for your shop and price tags you can write on.
Squishy coins to cut out and receipts to fill in.
A shopping list for customers and stickers for paper bags.
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
💡 Tips
- No laminator needed. Wrapping the coins in tape works just fine.
- Use a shoebox as a cash register so the money doesn't get lost.
- Take turns so everyone gets to be both shopkeeper and customer.
- On the shopping list, use tally marks so counting becomes part of the game.
🎨 Ideas
Color your shop's name in bright letters and frame it with stars.
Make the play coins yellow or gold, with a different color for each value.
Design the bag stickers with your own logo and a smiley.
🔄 Variations
Instead of play money, kids trade one squishy for another.
One group runs the shop while the others buy. Adults help with counting.
Pack orders in bags and deliver them across the room.
Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.
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- Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
- Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
- Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
- Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is the shop for?
About age 5 and up, and younger kids can play with help. Small parts aren't suitable for kids under 3.
Do I have to set prices?
No, you write prices on the tags yourself, like 1 to 5 coins.
Can more kids play at once?
Yes, print the play money more than once so everyone has enough coins.
Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Squishy-Laden.