My child pays cash for our shopping

Math

• The child has learned the concept of counting and identifying different denominations of cash.
• They have practiced addition and subtraction by calculating the total cost of items and determining the change to be given.
• The child has learned about budgeting and making decisions based on available cash.
• They have also developed an understanding of the concept of saving money by choosing not to spend all the cash during the shopping activity.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore more real-life scenarios where they can practice using cash. This could include setting up a pretend store at home, taking turns being the shopper and the cashier. Additionally, you can introduce the concept of sales and discounts to teach them about percentages and calculating discounts. The child can also create a budget for a special purchase they want to save for, and track their progress over time.

Book Recommendations

• Money Mad Martians by Mark Andrew Weakland: This book introduces children to basic concepts of money, including counting and making change.
• Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells: In this story, two rabbit siblings go shopping and learn about the value of money and making choices.
• Pigs Will Be Pigs by Amy Axelrod: This book follows the Pig family as they search for enough money to buy their favorite treat, teaching children about budgeting and saving.