Even if money doesn’t make the world go round, it is an important thing for kids to learn. It is an essential life skill. It can be super confusing, though. I am pretty sure every child would pick three 1$ bills over a $5 bill solely on the fact that the quantity of bills is higher with the 3 $1. That is until they learn and understand quality vs. quantity of the money. A money unit study is the perfect way to explore the value of money at any skill level!
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If you are planning a money unit, or using money as a way to practice math, these are some fun ideas. Included are literacy, math, art & crafts, sensory and science. Kids are bound to be interested in money while doing these activities.
Money Theme: Math
- Coin Graphing from The Measured Mama
- Awesome Money Activities from Playdough To Plato
- Menu Math Center from The Curriculum Corner
Money Theme: Literacy
- Introducing Money Book Lists from Some Random Lady
- Sorting Coins By Letter Sounds from Buggy and Buddy
- Teach Coin Name Games from The Measured Mama
- Money Poems from Teach Mama
Money Theme: Art & Crafts
- DIY Airplane Piggy Bank from Bright Nest
- DIY Piggy Bank from Be A Fun Mum
- Coin Rubbing from Craft E Magee
- Coin Presidents from Tip Junkie
- Felt Biggy Bank Pouches from Dream A Little Bigger
Money Theme: Sensory
- Sorting Coins In A Ice Cube Tray from The Linton Academy
- Simple Coin Sorting from Happily Ever Mom
- Counting Money Busy Bag from Views From A Step Stool
- Treasure Hunt Sand Toy Dig & Sift from Curious Minds
Money Theme: Science
- Weight Matching Game from Mommy’s Lessons 101
- Surface Tension With Water & Coins from Science Kiddo
- The Jumping Coin from What We Do All Day
- Penny Cleaning Experiment from The Happy Housewife
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Once your child’s creativity is sparked with this fun activity, take it a step further with these engaging resources:
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One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble with Money
Money Ninja: A Children’s Book About Saving, Investing, and Donating (Ninja Life Hacks)
The Everything Kids’ Money Book: Earn it, save it, and watch it grow! (Everything® Kids)
National Geographic Kids Everything Money: A wealth of facts, photos, and fun!
Daddy, Can You Teach Me About Money?
Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money
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