Neighbourhood swap shop
After schoolIn the neighbourhoodCM1 (Grade 4)CM2 (Grade 5)6ème (Grade 6)5ème (Grade 7)English
Submitted by Camille Démo ✓, Collège Jean-Moulin, Paris · published on September 18, 2026
Run a monthly swap of toys, books and clothes to show that we do not always need to buy new things.
What you need
Tables, boxes for sorting, tokens, posters, a tally sheet.
How it works
Forests are cleared because we constantly need new materials. Pupils organise a monthly toy, book and clothing swap to share what they already have.
Agree on the rules: what can be brought, in what condition, one token per item.
Make posters and invitations for families and neighbours.
Run the stall: welcome, sorting, tokens, and a tally of the items swapped.
Afterwards, estimate what was not bought new thanks to the swap.
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