Classroom Store Activities

Kaitlyn·

Financial Literacy

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Grade LevelKindergarten

SubjectFinancial Literacy

Original Prompt

I the teacher, will explain the “Classroom Store.” I would say “You earned pretend money through your job role-play. Now you decide will you spend it on items from our store, or will you save it in your piggy bank?” Students will then receive their pretend money amount based on their earlier job activity. The classroom store is set up with items labelled as “needs” and “wants” (ex. Healthy snacks, books, small toy) the items will have pretend prices. Students visit the store individually or in...

This resource focuses on teaching students the basics of earning, spending, and saving money through a classroom store simulation. Students explore how to make choices regarding their earnings from classroom jobs, deciding whether to spend money on items they want, such as toys and snacks, or to save it for larger purchases. The activity encourages reflections on needs versus wants, promoting financial decision-making skills. Additionally, there are components for group discussions and personal reflections about their money choices and the value of work.