Money

Math

• The child learned about the value of different denominations of money, including coins and bills.
• They practiced basic addition and subtraction skills by counting money and making change.
• They understood the concept of budgeting and managing money through the activity.
• The child applied problem-solving skills when making decisions about spending and saving money.

For continued development, encourage the child to create their own budget for a specific goal, such as saving for a desired item or planning a trip. They could also learn about investing and explore the concept of compound interest through age-appropriate activities and games.

Book Recommendations

• The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies: This book revolves around the concept of earning and managing money through a summer business venture.
• The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill: This book tells the story of a young entrepreneur who starts a successful business and learns important money management lessons.
• The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson: In this book, a group of middle school students come up with a plan to save their school from a corrupt student council president by using their knowledge of money and math.