Keeping a piggy bank

Math

• The child has learned the concept of counting and adding money while filling up the piggy bank.
• They have practiced identifying and distinguishing different coin values.
• The child has learned basic money management skills, such as saving and budgeting, by deciding how much money to put in the piggy bank.
• Through the activity, the child has improved their understanding of basic arithmetic by calculating the total amount of money in the piggy bank.

Encourage continued development related to the activity by introducing the concept of interest. Teach the child how they can earn interest on the money in their piggy bank by setting goals and saving consistently. Additionally, you can guide them in exploring more advanced math concepts, such as multiplication and division, by incorporating larger amounts of money or introducing the concept of making change.

Book Recommendations

• The Penny Pot by Stuart J. Murphy: This book follows a group of children as they collect pennies to fill up their piggy bank. It introduces basic money concepts and encourages saving.
• A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams: While not directly about piggy banks, this book tells the heartwarming story of a family's effort to save money to buy a comfortable chair after their home is destroyed in a fire. It explores the value of saving and the importance of working together.
• A Dollar for Penny by Julie Glass: This book teaches children about the different coin values as Penny tries to save a dollar. It also introduces the concept of making choices and budgeting.