Little Financial Savvy

          Module 1: Introduction to Money  
Section 1: What is Money?  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Money as a Token  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Explore the idea of money as a special token used for trade.  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Tokens in Daily Life  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learn to identify simple tokens and objects that represent money in everyday settings.  

Section 2: The Story Behind Money  
- Lesson 1: Money Through a Simple Story  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Listen to a short story that explains why people use money.  
- Lesson 2: Relating the Story to Real Life  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Connect details from the story to familiar experiences.  

Section 3: Visualizing Money  
- Lesson 1: Matching Tokens with Pictures  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Use colorful images and physical tokens to match money representations.  
- Lesson 2: Hands-On Token Play  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Engage in simple games using tokens to strengthen the idea of money.  

Section 4: Fun with Counting Money  
- Lesson 1: Counting with Simple Tokens  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce basic counting using a small set of tokens.  
- Lesson 2: Counting Games for Toddlers  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enjoy interactive games that practice counting in a playful way.  

Section 5: Everyday Money Moments  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Money in the Home  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identify situations at home where money-type tokens are used.  
- Lesson 2: Storytime: A Day with Money  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Listen to a narrative showing a simple exchange of tokens during daily activities.  

Module 2: Recognizing Coins and Bills  
Section 1: Introducing Coins  
- Lesson 1: What Are Coins?  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn to recognize simple shapes and sizes that make up coins.  
- Lesson 2: Colors and Sounds of Coins  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Explore different colors and a fun clinking sound that coins make.  

Section 2: Introducing Paper Money  
- Lesson 1: What is Paper Money?  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understand paper money as a special kind of token different from coins.  
- Lesson 2: Comparing Coins and Paper Money  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Compare coins and paper money using simple illustrations.  

Section 3: Matching Games with Coins and Bills  
- Lesson 1: Sorting Coins by Color and Size  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Engage in a sorting game that groups coins by their visible features.  
- Lesson 2: Matching Bills to Their Pictures  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice matching images on paper money to their respective shapes and colors.  

Section 4: Simple Counting with Coins  
- Lesson 1: Counting a Few Coins  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Use hands-on activities to count a small number of coins.  
- Lesson 2: Storytime: A Coin Adventure  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enjoy a narrative adventure featuring coins that encourage counting.  

Section 5: Everyday Encounters with Money  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Money in a Shop Setting  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learn how coins and bills are used when buying simple items at a store.  
- Lesson 2: Role Play: Buying a Toy  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Participate in a guided role-play activity to simulate a buying experience.  

Module 3: Basic Counting with Money  
Section 1: Counting with Fingers and Tokens  
- Lesson 1: One-to-Five Counting  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Practice counting tokens from 1 to 5 using finger cues.  
- Lesson 2: Relating Fingers to Tokens  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Connect the number of tokens with the number of fingers shown.  

Section 2: Counting Simple Groups  
- Lesson 1: Grouping Tokens in Small Sets  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn to group tokens into small sets (up to 3 or 4).  
- Lesson 2: Counting Groups in a Fun Game  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice counting groups during an interactive game session.  

Section 3: Counting in Everyday Scenarios  
- Lesson 1: Counting Snacks or Toys  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Relate counting tokens with everyday items like snacks or toys.  
- Lesson 2: Storytime: Counting in the Park  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Listen to a brief story that involves counting small groups in a park setting.  

Section 4: Practice Through Repetition  
- Lesson 1: Repeating the Counting Game  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reinforce counting skills with repeated short games.  
- Lesson 2: Counting Tokens with Visual Cues  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Use visual aids to enhance counting accuracy and familiarity.  

Section 5: Fun with Numbers and Tokens  
- Lesson 1: Matching Numbers to Token Groups  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Match written numbers to groups of tokens in a simple activity.  
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Counting Success  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrate counting achievements with a cheerful, simple reward game.  

Module 4: The Concept of Saving and Spending  
Section 1: Introducing Saving  
- Lesson 1: What Is Saving?  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Explain saving as setting aside tokens for later.  
- Lesson 2: Visualizing a Savings Jar  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Illustrate saving using a jar filled gradually with tokens.  

Section 2: Why Save?  
- Lesson 1: Simple Reasons to Save  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discuss simple reasons why we save, such as buying a special toy.  
- Lesson 2: Storytime: Saving for a Favorite Thing  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Hear a story that shows a character saving tokens for a favorite item.  

Section 3: Introducing Spending  
- Lesson 1: What Does Spending Mean?  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Define spending as using tokens to get things we need or want.  
- Lesson 2: Comparing Saving and Spending  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use a simple comparison to show the difference between saving and spending.  

Section 4: Balancing Saving and Spending  
- Lesson 1: Everyday Choices: Save or Spend?  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce simple scenarios where a choice is made between saving and spending.  
- Lesson 2: Role-Play: Making a Choice  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Engage in a role-play exercise that practices choosing between saving or spending tokens.  

Section 5: Fun Activities Around Saving and Spending  
- Lesson 1: Building a Mini Market  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Create a pretend market where children use tokens to “buy” items, practicing spending wisely.  
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Smart Choices  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reinforce positive decision-making with a simple game that rewards smart saving and spending choices.  

Module 5: Fun with Financial Games  
Section 1: Token Treasure Hunt  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Treasure Hunt  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Explain the rules of a treasure hunt game using tokens.  
- Lesson 2: Finding Hidden Tokens  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Participate in a guided activity to find hidden tokens around a designated area.  

Section 2: Matching and Memory Games  
- Lesson 1: Memory Game with Tokens  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Play a simple memory game that uses tokens and matching pictures.  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Memory Through Play  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Use repetition and fun challenges to improve memory using tokens as visual aids.  

Section 3: Counting Relay Games  
- Lesson 1: Group Counting Relay  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Organize a relay race where children pass tokens and count as they go.  
- Lesson 2: Celebratory Counting Challenge  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Engage in a friendly competition that reinforces counting while celebrating teamwork.  

Section 4: Simple Board Games with Tokens  
- Lesson 1: Designing a Simple Board Game  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce the concept of a board game that uses tokens and simple rules.  
- Lesson 2: Playing the Board Game  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Play the game together in a guided session, practicing basic money concepts.  

Section 5: Recap and Celebration  
- Lesson 1: Reviewing What We Have Learned  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recap key lessons from all modules with simple review questions and visual aids.  
- Lesson 2: Graduation Token Ceremony  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrate the end of the course with a friendly ceremony and token rewards for participation.