Description
Do your students struggle with understanding money, counting money and how to use money in real world situations?
Then this money lessons for children unit is for you. It was developed with my Grade 3 class in order to create a real world experience using money today. Many hands on experiences and real life examples are included as well as skills to practice handling money, counting money, earning money, and budgeting money. The goal is to provide children with the tools necessary to use money effectively in their daily lives.
Directions are given for how to teach each lesson. Check out the lesson summaries below.
Templates for creating the debit cards, labeling piggy banks, and making a debit machine, as well as practice grids, money worksheets and samples, are included for use with the lessons.
Math concepts include counting money, making change, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing money, writing money amounts, using decimals and percentages, calculating costs and expenses, and budgeting.
Topics covered:
Using debit cards
Earning money
Budgeting money
Purchasing and Selling Items
Here is a brief summary of what is covered in each lesson.
Lesson 1
Discuss what a debit card is and why parents might have one. Create a school debit card.
Lesson 2
Generate a list of things to buy (or use list given)
Create a jobs list that 7-10 year olds could do (or use list given)
Lesson 3
Practice making purchases and deducting money from account
Plan jobs to earn more money
Keep a running balance of expenses and earnings
Lesson 4
Choose 5 different jobs. Work for 2 weeks doing one job at a time.
Deposit earnings in the bank.
Lesson 5
Create piggy banks for giving, saving/growing, goal money, and fun money
Plan how the money is divided into the different piggy banks.
Practice breaking money down using different dollar amounts.
Lesson 6
Make piggy banks.
Practice putting money into them using school play money.
Earn money for different jobs and place the money in the jars. (role playing)
A template for pig labels is included.
Lesson 7
Shopping Event Celebration Planning
Create things to sell and have a big shopping event.
Make a debit card machine to use for the sales.
Lesson 8
Have a shopping event celebration as a culminating activity.
This unit can take 1-2 months depending on the students and their understanding of how to use money.
The piggy bank labels are included.
Here’s what some buyers have said:
• I love this unit. I did it right before summer break and the kids got some great ideas on how to make some money over the summer. Thank you!
• Students loved working on this unit! They learned so much about the value of money.
• Great job. Thanks for including debit cards in this as it is what we are all using instead of writing cheques.
Check out some of my other money products.
Counting Canadian Money - How Much Money? no penny
Rounding Up and Down With Money
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Show Me The Money American Version
Counting Money How Much Is This? American Version
See all my money products in one place here
Thank You for your purchase of this product. I hope you find it helpful.
Charlene/Diamond Mom
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Description
Do your students struggle with understanding money, counting money and how to use money in real world situations?
Then this money lessons for children unit is for you. It was developed with my Grade 3 class in order to create a real world experience using money today. Many hands on experiences and real life examples are included as well as skills to practice handling money, counting money, earning money, and budgeting money. The goal is to provide children with the tools necessary to use money effectively in their daily lives.
Directions are given for how to teach each lesson. Check out the lesson summaries below.
Templates for creating the debit cards, labeling piggy banks, and making a debit machine, as well as practice grids, money worksheets and samples, are included for use with the lessons.
Math concepts include counting money, making change, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing money, writing money amounts, using decimals and percentages, calculating costs and expenses, and budgeting.
Topics covered:
Using debit cards
Earning money
Budgeting money
Purchasing and Selling Items
Here is a brief summary of what is covered in each lesson.
Lesson 1
Discuss what a debit card is and why parents might have one. Create a school debit card.
Lesson 2
Generate a list of things to buy (or use list given)
Create a jobs list that 7-10 year olds could do (or use list given)
Lesson 3
Practice making purchases and deducting money from account
Plan jobs to earn more money
Keep a running balance of expenses and earnings
Lesson 4
Choose 5 different jobs. Work for 2 weeks doing one job at a time.
Deposit earnings in the bank.
Lesson 5
Create piggy banks for giving, saving/growing, goal money, and fun money
Plan how the money is divided into the different piggy banks.
Practice breaking money down using different dollar amounts.
Lesson 6
Make piggy banks.
Practice putting money into them using school play money.
Earn money for different jobs and place the money in the jars. (role playing)
A template for pig labels is included.
Lesson 7
Shopping Event Celebration Planning
Create things to sell and have a big shopping event.
Make a debit card machine to use for the sales.
Lesson 8
Have a shopping event celebration as a culminating activity.
This unit can take 1-2 months depending on the students and their understanding of how to use money.
The piggy bank labels are included.
Here’s what some buyers have said:
• I love this unit. I did it right before summer break and the kids got some great ideas on how to make some money over the summer. Thank you!
• Students loved working on this unit! They learned so much about the value of money.
• Great job. Thanks for including debit cards in this as it is what we are all using instead of writing cheques.
Check out some of my other money products.
Counting Canadian Money - How Much Money? no penny
Rounding Up and Down With Money
Money Word Problems Task Cards For Kids
Show Me The Money American Version
Counting Money How Much Is This? American Version
See all my money products in one place here
Thank You for your purchase of this product. I hope you find it helpful.
Charlene/Diamond Mom
This product is for single use in one classroom. If you wish to share, please purchase multiple licenses or direct others to purchase their own copies at my store.
Don't Miss Out:
Leave feedback on this item to earn credit toward future TpT purchases!
I value your feedback greatly! It gives me the information I need to continue creating high-quality products for your classroom!
Be the first to know about my new products and freebies!
Look for the green star near my store name and click it to become a follower.
You will receive customized e-mail updates about my store!
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