Students pretend to purchase items at their class store using coins. At the store, they are to state the amount of the item they want to buy by reading the label. They give the cashier the correct amount of coins and are given a mark on...

Third graders use manipulatives and computers to count back change from amounts up to $5.00.

Students explore coin value and count coin combinations. In this money counting and social studies instructional activity, students read The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams and practice counting money and making change for...

Students define what constitutes a nutritious meal, the price of a healthy meal, and understand that some people can't afford healthy meals. For this healthy meals lesson, students estimate and research the cost of a nutritious meal, add...

Students count, figure change, and find the value of saving in a classroom store.

Word problems are great for engaging critical thinking skills, and word problems involving money increase a child's financial literacy. Boost your critical and financial thinkers with a multi-step word problem involving money and problem...

Creating substitute plans may not be the highlight of your workday. Make the task less daunting with a general, day-long plan covering math, reading, word work, and writing.