Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the value of money and how to use it wisely.

Materials and Prep

• Play money (coins and bills)
• Empty jars or containers
• Pen and paper
• Parent to assist with explaining concepts

Activities

• Activity 1: Sort and Count - Sort the play money into piles of coins and bills. Practice counting them individually and then together.

• Activity 2: Money Jars - Label different jars with categories like "Save," "Spend," and "Donate." Discuss with your parent how you can divide your money into these jars.

• Activity 3: Shopping Game - Create a pretend store with items and prices. Use your play money to "buy" items and practice making change.

Talking Points

• "Money is what we use to buy things we need or want. It's like a special tool for trading."

• "Saving money means keeping some aside for later. It's important to save for things we really want."

• "Spending money is when we use it to buy something. We need to think carefully about what we spend our money on."

• "Donating money means giving it to help others who need it. It's a kind thing to do."

• "Counting money is like solving a fun puzzle. You can add up the coins and bills to know how much you have."