Money Unit Study

Resource Type Title/Author Comments Check Out Again? Rating
Book/Purchase The Penny Pot: Counting Coins; Stuart J. Murphy Counting coins and values, awkward rhymes and fun illustrations   3
Responsibility Weekly Allowance with saving & tithing plan We used a simple $1/week allowance:  25¢ to church, 50¢ to savings and 25¢ for spending money   5
Toy Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register by Learning Resources Definitive play cash register; accommodates standard-sized money; has four coin trays and three for paper money   5
Activity Play Restaurant Great fun & frequently requested   5
Worksheets Worksheets Unlimited Money Worksheets (scroll down) Great for kids who like worksheets.   4
Placemats Placemats of US currency, with equivalences and money problems on the back; Wal*Mart Plastic placemats w/ US coinage and paper money; back has several activities using money   5

Ratings: 5= Excellent, 4= Good, 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor