Fun Ideas For Creating A Money Unit Study

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!

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