helped making pancakes for breakfast, and we went pickup a used ballet leotard for her upcoming ballet lessons. She counted the cash well - $5 bill plus a toonie and loonie, makes $8. 

Math

• The child learned to count and identify different denominations of money, such as the $5 bill, toonie, and loonie.
• They practiced basic addition by adding the $5 bill, toonie, and loonie together to make a total of $8.
• They applied their counting skills to determine the amount of cash they had in their possession.
• The child demonstrated an understanding of the concept of value by recognizing that different coins and bills have different worth.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to explore more about money and its value. You can play games such as "store" where they can pretend to buy and sell items using play money. This will reinforce their understanding of different denominations and how they can be used to make purchases. Additionally, you can introduce the concept of saving money by setting up a piggy bank or a savings jar for the child, and encourage them to save coins and bills over time.

Book Recommendations

• Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle: This book explores the process of making pancakes from scratch and can further enhance the child's understanding of cooking and following instructions.
• Ballerina Dreams by Maryann Cocca-Leffler: This book follows the story of a little girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina, which relates to the child's interest in ballet and the leotard they picked up. It can inspire them to pursue their passion for dance.
• Money Madness by David A. Adler: This book introduces the concept of money and its value in a fun and engaging way. It can help reinforce the child's understanding of counting and using different denominations of money.