Smart Money Choices for Kids
Grade 1 Social Studies Understanding Choices with Money Lesson 2 of 5
What I Can Learn Today
I can define what a choice is with money I can list three choices for spending money I can work with my classmates to share ideas
What is a Choice?
Think about breakfast this morning Did you choose what to eat? A choice is when we decide between two or more things
Money Choices
When we have money, we can make choices We can SPEND our money We can SAVE our money We can SHARE our money
Spending vs Saving
{"left":"Spending means using money to buy something right now","right":"Saving means keeping money for later when we really need it"}
Group Word Map Activity
Work together to fill our class word map Put 'CHOICE' in the center Add money choices around it Use pictures and words
Your Turn: Individual Word Maps
Create your own word map Put 'CHOICE' in the center Add at least 3 money choices Use words, pictures, or both
Challenge for Advanced Learners
Add MORE money choices to your map Think about: comparing prices, waiting before buying, asking parents Write a sentence about one choice
Share Your Learning
Who wants to share their word map? Tell us about one money choice you added How would you make that choice?
What We Learned Today
A choice is deciding between two or more things We can spend, save, or share our money Making smart choices means thinking first Next time: We'll learn about wants and needs