Harvest Time Totals

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is set up as a colorful marketplace, where each fruit and vegetable comes with a price tag. Students are tasked with adding up the price of the produce depicted in each row, which combines different fruits and vegetables, and writing the total cost in the space provided. This activity simulates a shopping experience where one selects various items and determines the overall price. The worksheet’s design, featuring a variety of produce, aims to engage students with bright images and straightforward addition problems.

“Harvest Time Totals” is designed to teach students the basics of adding monetary values, using a produce market as a relatable theme. It helps young learners understand the concept of currency and the value of different denominations through practical application. By calculating the sums, students improve their addition skills and become more comfortable with handling money in hypothetical scenarios. Furthermore, this worksheet introduces the idea of budgeting as it prompts students to think about the total cost of multiple items, preparing them for real-life shopping experiences.