Learning Resources Pretend & Play LER 2629 User Manual

Activity
Guide
The Pretend and Play
®
Calculator Cash Register encourages
children to learn basic math and calculator skills while it enhances
imaginary play. This unique educational toy features a working
calculator that will familiarize children, from pre-school age up, with
the use of a calculator while they play. The large buttons on the
keypad are easy for little hands to press and the cash draw is
large enough to hold life-size bill and coins.
Children will naturally learn to add and subtract when they use the
Calculator Cash Register for pretend and play, selling products in
their ”store”, ringing up purchases and making change.
Calculator Activities
Calculator features:
• Calculator runs on solar power
• Extra large buttons for small hands to manipulate
• An eight digit display
• Error function to show entry mistakes
• Repetitive equal sign for multi-item purchases
• Negative function for teaching integers
• Student entered order of operations for learning skills
Preschool Age Children
Preschool age children will appreciate the realism the working
calculator adds to imaginative play. Although preschool age
children are not developmentally ready to fully utilize all of the
calculator features, playing with the Calculator Cash Register
will help them become familiar with the keys and numerals on
the calculator.
Calculator
Cash Register
LER 2629

Learning Resources Pretend & Play LER 2629 Specifications

General

Brand	Learning Resources
Model	Pretend & Play LER 2629
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Calculator Cash Register Overview

Calculator Features

Details the calculator's functionalities including solar power, large buttons, 8-digit display, and error/negative functions.

Preschool Age Children Benefits

Highlights how the realism of the cash register aids younger children in becoming familiar with calculator keys and numerals.

Learning Activities for Children

School Age Children Math Augmentation

Focuses on using the calculator to enhance, not replace, basic math facts for older children through various activities.

Let's Go Shopping Activity

Instructions for setting up a pretend supermarket play scenario to practice math and shopping skills.

Shoe Store Activity

Guide for setting up a shoe store play area to encourage sorting, pricing, and customer service interactions.

Additional Play Scenarios

Lunch Time Activity

Details on setting up a pretend cafeteria to practice pricing food items and handling transactions.

All Aboard Train Activity

Instructions for creating a train station play experience involving route planning, ticket sales, and role-playing.

Weigh it, Stamp it, Mail it Activity

Guidance for setting up a post office play scenario to practice writing, weighing, stamping, and delivering mail.

Care, Maintenance, and Safety

Care and Maintenance Guidelines

Recommendations for cleaning, storage, and avoiding damage to the calculator cash register.

Battery Replacement Instructions

Step-by-step guide for adults on how to safely replace the calculator's button cell battery.

Safety Warnings

Important safety information, including a choking hazard warning for small parts.