Activities
Common Cents
Students explore the concept of money through a guided conversation and hands-on investigation that includes recognizing different forms of currency and payment methods (e.g., coins, bills, cards), and determining which is most useful in different situations.
Back to School Spending
Students demonstrate an understanding of the value of different forms of currency (e.g., coins, bills, cards) and ways it can be represented.
What’s On Your Menu?
Students develop a restaurant menu to discuss different spending options.
Classroom Connections
Class Dollars
Students create individualized and/or class goals on how to collect Class Dollars to earn a reward.
Healthy Schools Fundraiser
Students explore the concept of fundraising and determine a Healthy Schools initiative that will raise money for their school and/or community.
Classroom Benefits Store
Students create a Classroom Benefits Store and practise simple cash transactions to make purchases.
