Coins and Dollars: Learning about Money for Children This educational video teaches the names and values of the various coins and dollars of the United States' Currency. This video can teach children and others about money and what it is worth.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Wow your child, did you learn a lot about money? You know that there are all sorts of coins and dollars, and now you know their names and how much they are worth!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Ask your child to match coins and dollar bills to their name and value. - Invite your child to count out coins and dollars to make combinations that add up to a certain amount. - Show your child how to make a purchase using coins and dollars with pretend play money. - Help your child to understand how to save the money they earn by creating a pretend piggy bank.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
'Coin Catcher': You and your child stand a few feet apart and take turns throwing coins at each other. The aim is to catch the coins in the air, with the person with the most coins at the end being the winner. Have fun and learn about money at the same time!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Money is a tool that can help us achieve our goals, but it's important to understand its value and use it wisely.