Playing a money counting game
Students practice counting money by playing a game where they take turns earning money and paying someone for a job.
Big idea
Knowing how to count money helps you keep track of what you earn and spend.
Essential questions
- How can I make sure I’m getting paid what I earned?
- How can I make sure I’m correctly paying someone what they earned?
Objectives
- Practice counting money
- Begin to understand the concepts of earning and spending
What students will do
- Work in pairs to play a game where students take turns earning money and paying someone for a job.
- Practice counting money.
- Reflect on what they’ve learned about counting money.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_playing-money-counting-game_guide.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.