Money

Math

• The child learned the value of different coins and bills, including their names and symbols.
• They practiced counting money and making change using real-life scenarios.
• They learned how to add and subtract money amounts to solve word problems.
• They explored the concept of budgeting and making wise spending choices.

Continued development can be encouraged by creating a pretend store at home, where the child can take turns being the shopkeeper and the customer. They can use play money and practice making transactions, calculating totals, and giving correct change. Another idea is to involve the child in real-life money management by assigning them a budget for a specific event or activity, and having them plan and track their expenses.

Book Recommendations

• The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies: A story about siblings who start a lemonade stand and learn about competition, profit, and money management.
• The Great Pet Escape by Victoria Jamieson: A graphic novel where classroom pets plan their escape and the students need to calculate the cost of their adventure.
• Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen: A boy starts his own lawn mowing business and learns about the value of money, investments, and financial success.