Money

Math

• The child learned the concept of counting and adding money by physically handling coins and adding them together.
• They learned how to make change by subtracting the cost of an item from the amount given.
• They practiced skip counting by counting coins in different denominations.
• They learned about equivalencies by exchanging coins of different values for the same amount.

For continued development, encourage the child to play money-related games, such as setting up a pretend store or playing online math games that involve counting money. They can also practice budgeting by creating a pretend budget for their allowance or tracking expenses for a week.

Book Recommendations

• A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many? by Brian P. Cleary: This book introduces the concept of money through engaging rhymes and colorful illustrations.
• A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams: This heartwarming story follows a young girl and her family as they save money to buy a new chair after losing their belongings in a fire.
• The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams: Through vibrant photographs, this book helps children practice counting and identifying different coins.