Teaching about Money (Financial Literacy) to Children - Week 1 Curriculum

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Week 1: Understanding Money
Activities:
Lesson Plan:
Worksheets:
Book List:
Tools & Equipment:
Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs):

Week 1: Understanding Money

Activities:

Interactive Storytelling: Use props such as coins, notes, and historical artifacts to engage students in a captivating narrative about the history and evolution of money.
Visual Exploration: Utilize multimedia presentations and real-life examples to introduce the concept of money, from the barter system to modern currency.

Lesson Plan:

Introduction to Money: Explore the functions and significance of money in society, including its role as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value.
Historical Context: Provide context by discussing the origins of money, including the transition from bartering to the development of currency.

Worksheets:

Money Match-Up: Engage students with matching exercises featuring pictures of various forms of money, reinforcing their understanding of different currencies.

Book List:

“The Go-Around Dollar” by Barbara Johnston Adams: Supplement the lesson with a captivating story that explores the journey of a dollar bill and its impact on different people.

Tools & Equipment:

Money Props: Use a combination of real and play money to facilitate hands-on learning and exploration.
Toys & Materials:
Money-themed Puzzles and Games: Enhance engagement with interactive puzzles and games that reinforce key concepts related to money.

Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs):

Currency Flashcards: Introduce students to different currencies from around the world, expanding their understanding of global monetary systems.

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