Money Choices for First Graders
Understanding How We Use Money Grade 1 Social Studies
What is a Choice?
Think about this morning... Did you choose what to wear? Did you choose what to eat for breakfast? Choices are decisions we make every day!
Money Choices
A choice with money means deciding what to do with our money We can spend it We can save it We can share it with others
Word Map Activity
Let's make a Word Map together! Put 'Choice' in the center Add your money choice ideas around it Use words AND pictures!
Money Choice Examples
{"left":"Buy a toy\nSave for something special\nGive money to family","right":"Buy healthy food\nSave in a piggy bank\nHelp a friend in need"}
Think and Share
What money choice would you make? If you had $5, would you: • Buy a small toy? • Save it for something bigger? • Share some with a friend?
What We Learned Today
I can define what a choice is with money Choices help us decide what to do with money We can spend, save, or share our money Smart choices help us use money wisely
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