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