Using Money in Everyday Life
Think about how we use coins and bills in our community. We will pretend to buy and sell items to practice recognizing money.
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Think about how we use coins and bills in our community. We will pretend to buy and sell items to practice recognizing money.
Key Questions
- What are some things your family uses money to buy?
- How do store workers know which bills you give them?
- Why is it important to know the value of our money?
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