Monopoly

Math

• The child has learned about counting, adding, and subtracting money as they participate in buying and selling properties in the game.
• They have practiced making change and calculating the total value of their properties and money.
• The game has provided opportunities for the child to understand concepts of budgeting and financial management as they need to decide how to allocate their money during the game.
• They have also learned about probability as they roll the dice and move around the board.

Continued development can include creating a "mini-economy" in the classroom where students can earn and spend "classroom bucks" for various privileges or goods. This will reinforce the concepts of budgeting and financial decision-making in a fun and engaging way.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Monopoly Mystery by Eric Weiner: A story about friends who play Monopoly and stumble upon a real-life mystery.
• Monopoly: Junior Novel by Phil Orbanes: A book based on the classic game that explains the rules and strategies in a fun and engaging way.
• Monopoly Money and You by David Lee: A simple introduction to money and how it relates to playing Monopoly.