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By Kristen 2 Comments

$$ BIG Money $$ {Summer Points}

This Summer we decided to “pay” our kids with play money for their points.  I thought I was going to make a graph or nice poster like Ann did, but it just didn’t happen.



Reasons why I like it:
1.  When do they ever get to handle $20 and $50 bills?
2.  They swap out money with me when the bank is “open” – 2 $10 for a $20, 2 $50 for a $100
3.  They continue to learn the value of money.  My youngest has asked me if I have any $70 or other odd denominations, but he’s learning!
4.  They are responsible for it and keep track of it in envelopes.
5.  I already had it made and the kids thought it would be fun!


Note:  I only open the bank after dinner every night.  This helps my youngest control himself and not ask me every 10 minutes if he can get “paid”.  I also keep a separate list of how much they should have in their envelopes – just in case something is misplaced.

You can download all sorts of printable play money on-line.  I cut and pasted “the old fashioned way” – took play money, cut out our family name (with real scissors) and pasted (with an actual glue stick) our family’s name at the top, and then copied them.  I did these many years ago when I was in the classroom, laugh all you want – but I’d probably make it the same way all over again!  That’s me – tech-NO-savvy!

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About Kristen

Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.

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  1. Karen says

    at 4:43 pm

    Hi Kristen,
    I’m not sure what was wrong, but I fixed the link on the travel brochure printable. Let me know if you have any more trouble with it – I can e-mail you the pdf if the link won’t work for you again.
    http://www.layers-of-learning.com/2010/11/travel-brochure.html
    By the way, I’m now a subscriber. (:
    Warmly,
    Karen from Layers of Learning

    Reply
  2. Kristen says

    at 9:16 pm

    Ooh – thanks so much Karen! I can’t wait to use it. Welcome to Busy Kids! Love your blog too!

    Reply

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