Money

Math

• The student has learned to identify and count coins, such as pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.
• They can add and subtract small amounts of money, such as counting how much they have from a given set of coins.
• They understand the concept of value, knowing that a quarter is worth more than a dime and that a dime is worth more than a nickel.
• They have practiced making simple purchases by using different combinations of coins to reach a specific amount.

For continued development, incorporate play money or real coins and have the child play “store” or “market” where they can practice buying and selling items using different denominations of coins. You can also introduce the concept of making change by having them take turns being both the customer and the cashier.

Book Recommendations

• A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban: Follow Frances and her friend as they embark on an adventure, learning the value of money and friendship.
• Arthur's Pet Business by Marc Brown: Arthur learns valuable lessons about managing money and business while trying to save money for a special toy.
• The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain: Join the Berenstain Bears as they learn about the importance of saving and spending wisely.