Money Basics for Tots
Introduces simple money concepts with play money.
Description : This course uses visual aids, games, and pretend play to introduce toddlers to the idea of money, basic counting, and simple exchanges, laying the foundation for future financial literacy.
Category : LifeSkills
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Discovering Money Section 1: What Is Money? - Lesson 1: Introduction to Money - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Money - Lesson 2: Recognizing Money - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recognizing Money Section 2: Money as a Tool - Lesson 1: How Money Helps Us - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 How Money Helps Us - Lesson 2: Money in Daily Life - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Money in Daily Life Section 3: Money Around Us - Lesson 1: Money in the Family - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Money in the Family - Lesson 2: Money in the Community - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Money in the Community Section 4: Seeing and Touching Money - Lesson 1: Exploring Coins and Bills - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Exploring Coins and Bills - Lesson 2: Fun with Money Images - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Fun with Money Images Section 5: Money Through Play - Lesson 1: Pretend Play with Money - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Pretend Play with Money - Lesson 2: Interactive Money Games - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interactive Money Games Module 2: Recognizing Coins and Bills Section 1: Identifying Coins - Lesson 1: Coin Shapes and Colors - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Coin Shapes and Colors - Lesson 2: Coin Sounds and Textures - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Coin Sounds and Textures Section 2: Exploring Paper Money - Lesson 1: Recognizing Bills - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Recognizing Bills - Lesson 2: Colorful Designs on Bills - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Colorful Designs on Bills Section 3: Sorting and Matching Money - Lesson 1: Sorting by Size and Color - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Sorting Coins and Bills by Size and Color - Lesson 2: Matching Similar Money Pieces - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Matching Similar Money Pieces Section 4: Hands-On Money Exploration - Lesson 1: Feeling Different Textures - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Feeling Different Coin Textures - Lesson 2: Exploring Money Materials - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exploring the Materials of Bills Section 5: Money Matching Games - Lesson 1: Matching Coins to Pictures - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Matching Coins to Pictures - Lesson 2: Matching Bills to Patterns - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Matching Bills to Patterns Module 3: Basic Counting and Matching Section 1: Counting with Money - Lesson 1: Counting Coins from 1 to 10 - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Counting Coins from 1 to 10 - Lesson 2: Counting Paper Money - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Counting Paper Money Section 2: Fun Counting Activities - Lesson 1: Counting Songs with Money - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Counting Songs with Money - Lesson 2: Counting Circles and Patterns - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Counting Circles and Patterns Section 3: Numbers on Money - Lesson 1: Finding Numbers on Coins and Bills - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Finding Numbers on Coins and Bills - Lesson 2: Matching Numbers with Money Images - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Matching Numbers with Money Images Section 4: Visual Counting Tools - Lesson 1: Using Visual Aids to Count Money - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Visual Aids to Count Money - Lesson 2: Sticker Counting Activity - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sticker Counting Activity Section 5: Interactive Counting Play - Lesson 1: Money Prop Counting - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Money Prop Counting - Lesson 2: Cash Register Pretend Play - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Cash Register Pretend Play Module 4: Simple Exchanges and Spending Section 1: Understanding Exchange - Lesson 1: What Is an Exchange? - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is an Exchange? - Lesson 2: Pretend Shop Exchange - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Pretend Shop Exchange Section 2: Role Play in a Store - Lesson 1: Setting Up a Play Store - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Setting Up a Play Store - Lesson 2: Acting as a Buyer and Seller - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Acting as a Buyer and Seller Section 3: Learning Value Basics - Lesson 1: Simple Ideas of Value - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Simple Ideas of Value - Lesson 2: Comparing Items with Money - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Comparing Items with Money Section 4: Sharing and Trading - Lesson 1: Learning to Share Money - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning to Share Money - Lesson 2: Giving and Receiving in Play - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Giving and Receiving in Play Section 5: Spending Through Games - Lesson 1: Store Simulation Game - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Store Simulation Game - Lesson 2: Money Exchange Relay - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Money Exchange Relay Module 5: Everyday Money Practices Section 1: Money in Daily Life - Lesson 1: Money at Home - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Money at Home - Lesson 2: Money at the Market - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Money at the Market Section 2: Recognizing Prices - Lesson 1: Spotting Simple Price Tags - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Spotting Simple Price Tags - Lesson 2: Understanding Price Differences - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Price Differences Section 3: The Basics of Saving - Lesson 1: What Does Saving Mean? - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 What Does Saving Mean? - Lesson 2: Fun Money Jar Activity - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Fun Money Jar Activity Section 4: Creative Money Crafts - Lesson 1: Making Your Own Money Book - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Making Your Own Money Book - Lesson 2: Decorating Money Cards - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Decorating Money Cards Section 5: Review and Celebration - Lesson 1: Recap of Money Ideas - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recap of Money Ideas - Lesson 2: Money Celebration Game - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Money Celebration Game