Primary

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.