Heya friends!
I
have a soft spot in my heart for personal financial literacy. Not only is it
fun to teach, it is such a real-world tool for our kids!
have a soft spot in my heart for personal financial literacy. Not only is it
fun to teach, it is such a real-world tool for our kids!
I’m
going to explain how I teach it in my classroom. I’ll place the unit at the
bottom of this post along with a freebie!
going to explain how I teach it in my classroom. I’ll place the unit at the
bottom of this post along with a freebie!
In
the beginning, we have conversation about how we all earn money and why it’s so
important. I then have the kids complete a job application. I combine a classroom economy with Class Dojo which you can read about {HERE}.
the beginning, we have conversation about how we all earn money and why it’s so
important. I then have the kids complete a job application. I combine a classroom economy with Class Dojo which you can read about {HERE}.
In third grade, their knowledge of numbers jumps from 999 to 999,999. By using classroom money, I am able to help increase their place value knowledge.
If you do NOT want to print to tons of money, there is a budget sheet option. Use this sheet to help kids understand debits and credits.
Just like adults, the kids want to SPEND their hard earned money on SOMETHING! I whipped up this storefront to go along with my ocean theme. I have a banker and a coupon keeper that helps run the store to buyers.
I
don’t just want the kids handing out money since they also need the math
practice. I give every kid one of these sheets and print front and back. The
kids look at the storefront, add up what they want and write the cost, then
decide what their change is based on how much they are giving the banker.
don’t just want the kids handing out money since they also need the math
practice. I give every kid one of these sheets and print front and back. The
kids look at the storefront, add up what they want and write the cost, then
decide what their change is based on how much they are giving the banker.
I
also have a slew of task cards that are color coded by economics skill.
These are great for centers.
also have a slew of task cards that are color coded by economics skill.
These are great for centers.
Click the pictures below to see more!
Head on over to my Facebook Page for a SAMPLE!
I am also giving away my personal financial literacy pack away to one lucky winner!
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It's Kinder Time
June 26, 2015 at 3:32 pmAmber
I love this unit!! What a great way to help kiddos learn about money and understand place value!
I will send my 3rd grade teacher friends to your blog and store. They will love this product!
Kimberlee
It’s Kinder Time
Miss Evans
August 1, 2015 at 3:20 amAmber
Thank you for these posts! I have been referencing your blog a lot this summer as I get my classroom economy together. How many of each bill did you print off to start the year with?