The History of Money

Have you ever wondered where money comes from? Well here is a video that answers just that!!

Any questions?!

Let Miss Dee Know What You Think!!

This site is for you, so I need YOUR input. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments and concerns! I will make sure I update the website accordingly.

Happy Saving,

Miss Dee

Money Music & Videos!!

On this site, we learn about money in a variety of different ways. Here are some videos that will help you remember what you have learned. Enjoy!

This song teaches you about coins in a cool R&B way!!

The Coin Song

Need a reminder of the worth of each coin? This video will help!! Sing a long 🙂

US Coins Song

2 nickels = ? If you can answer this question, you can keep up with this song!

Money Song

Need to remember what 4 quarters equals? This chant will help!

4 Quarters Chant

This video will help you review how to count different coins together!! Pay attention to the strategy!!

Money Worm

Look who else is excited about money!!

These First Graders sing a MONEY SONG!!

Learning About Money

This is a song by Barret Song! Enjoy the cartoon video with this song 🙂

Money (That’s What I Want)

You may have heard this song before. It is by the O’Jays!! Its a long video, but the song is GREAT!

For The Love Of Money

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN THE LYRICS!! These videos make it possible for you to sing a long.

What would you do with a million dollars? That is a LOT of money. Listen to this song about someone else’s wishes!

If I Had A Million Dollars

This is what Gwen Stefani would do if she had a lot of money. Post a few things you would do below!

Rich Girl

Do you have a song or video that you love about MONEY? Copy the link below and Miss Dee will add it to the site for everyone to enjoy!!

Feel free to also share a few things you would do with a million dollars!

For Parents & Teachers

Hello Parents and Teachers!

Thank you so much for taking the time out to explore this site. It is so important that K-2 students have tons of resources at their fingertips to learn more about money. This is an integral component of school curriculum as well as home values. For the classroom, I have included a number of websites and lesson plans that will help any teacher engage students in learning about money. For the parents, I have a number of resources to help with teaching kids about budgeting, allowances and even saving money! Together we can include children in the movement to become smarter spenders. They are after all, our youngest consumers. Let’s work together to prepare them for the responsibilities that comes with money. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to post them below. I want a lot of feedback so I can make this website a resource for everyone!!

Best of luck!

Miss Dee

Parents:

These tips are from familyeducation.com! If you want more information, please visit their site!!

Goals for Kids Age 6 to 10

Kids starting elementary school are outgrowing the myths of early childhood—the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny, and even Santa Claus. It’s time to start learning the realities of money.

If your kid falls in this age category (essentially elementary school age), you want to be sure that she masters certain basic money concepts:

• Identifying money. Make sure that she knows the difference between a nickel and quarter.
• Making change. Make sure that she knows how to present enough money to cover a purchase and to count her change.
• Being responsible for money. If she loses the dollar that was in her pocket, she has to know that it’s her loss (you won’t replace it). This will teach her to be more careful in carrying money.
• Understanding that things cost money. From the candy she eyes at the supermarket checkout counter to the premium movie channels on TV, she must know that nothing comes free.
• Handling an allowance. Make sure that she learns to live with the allowance she’s given and to meet any expectations for it that you might set. For example, this may include a modest savings plan to pay for things she wants.

Planning for the Future

The future to a young child may mean the arrival of        summer at the end of the school year; it’s impossible to  think about growing up, going off to college, and even  moving out on her own. Still, the future is closer than  she thinks. As adults, time seems to go more quickly  than it did as a child—what seemed like years away now  passes in the blink of an eye.

Your child needs to learn the importance of saving for the future, including these issues:

• What she’s saving for
• What she has to put away to get there
• How long it will take her to reach her savings goal

Allowance and Spending Decisions

Setting an allowance for your child is dependent on your household and budget. It is a good idea to give your child a chance to save and spend their own money. If only a dollar every week, your child will begin to understand the value of having money.

When giving children an allowance, give them the money in denominations that encourage saving. If the amount is $5, give them 5-1-dollar bills and encourage that at least one dollar be set aside in savings. It is a good idea for your child to have their own savings account so they can see their money grow!

Donating to others

As you teach your child about the value of saving money, it is also important that they understand the value of sharing it as well. There are communities who are unable to be financially secure. You and your family should play an active role in helping these communities. The way you chose to do it is completely up to you, but doing it when your child sees you will have more of an impact than you will ever know!

Other resources for parents from themint.org!

Grocery Store as a Classroom

Teachers

I am sure that you have a plethora of resources  to teach your students about money. I wanted to  give a few of my favorite lesson plans and  websites. Feel free to post a few of yours as  well!!

Lesson Plans: There is a complete list of lesson plans in the tabs above.

Printables: These are direct links to printable worksheets for your classroom.

Make Monkey Money

I Have…Who Has…Game

Dollar Dice Game

Snack Shack

The Fruit Stand

Counting Money

Make Your Own Worksheet

Classroom Initiatives: Classrooms all over the nation are taking part in making students financially intelligent. Here are some websites that may give you some creative ideas from other educators.

Teaching Money

Tips from Home-Schooling!

Other resources:

Class Supplies

Check These Books Out To Learn More About Money

Here are a few of my favorite money books for kids. These books are great resources for you to learn even MORE about money. Go to your local bookstore or library to check them out!

The Go-Around Dollar by Barbara Johnston Adams

Pigs Will Be Pigs: Fun with Math and Money by Amy Axelrod

Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday by Ray Cruz

The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams

The Penny Pot by Stuart J. Murphy

Want more books?! Here is a website with a complete list of books to learn more!! Happy Reading!!

Amazon Books

Fun & Games

Here are some activities to help you learn more about money!!

• Dollar Dive
• Coin Memory Game

Puzzles

• Coin Crossword Puzzle
• Golden Dollar Puzzle

Art Pages

• Cents of Color

If you love these games, there are more at MORE GAMES

Here are some more websites you can visit to play games with money. There are tons of fun and are perfect for K-2 STARS like you!

www.gamequarium.com

www.pbskids.org/games

Home

Hello K-2 Scholars!

How many times have you asked why MONEY MATTERS?! Well we aregoing to explore that and MORE. Get excited as we learn about the history of money as well as information that will help us save our money so we can build wealth!! If you have any questions or comments, make sure you post it so we can learn more together!

Enjoy 🙂 – Miss Dee

Dear Parents and Teachers,

This site was designed to help children learn about money. Itcovers topics such as the history of money, how to count and save money as well as things families can do to help students budget money. There are interactive stories and games to really engage your K-2 grade child. It is important for them to understand why MONEY MATTERS, so they can truly value budgeting and building wealth. This site is a resource for students, teachers and parents so your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Here is a video that may motivate both parents and students to explore why MONEY MATTERS!!

Happy Saving!

Miss Dee