My child counted money

Activity: "My child counted money"

Math

• The child learned to identify different denominations of coins and bills.
• They practiced counting money using real-life examples and scenarios.
• The child learned to make change by subtracting the amount spent from the total amount given.
• They gained an understanding of the concept of saving money by setting aside a portion of their earnings.

For continued development, encourage your child to create a pretend store at home. They can use play money or even create their own currency. This will give them the opportunity to practice counting money, making change, and understanding the value of different items.

Book Recommendations

• The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams: This book introduces children to the different denominations of coins and encourages them to count and add money.
• Pigs Will Be Pigs: Fun with Math and Money by Amy Axelrod: In this story, the Pig family has to figure out a way to pay for their pizza dinner, teaching children about counting money and making change.
• A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many? by Brian P. Cleary: This book introduces basic math concepts related to money, including counting coins, adding and subtracting money, and making change.