Shopper’s Delight

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a colorful and engaging activity designed to help children learn about money through a practical exercise. The task involves calculating the total amount of money each illustrated child has, using a combination of bills and coins displayed next to them. Once the total is determined, students are instructed to match each child with an item they can purchase, identified by the letters A, B, C, and D, with price tags displayed at the top of the sheet. The goal is to associate the calculated sums with the corresponding cost of each item.

The worksheet aims to teach students the essential skills of recognizing and adding various denominations of currency, both bills and coins. It encourages critical thinking as students must decide which items the children can afford to buy with the money they have. This activity also introduces the concept of budgeting and spending within means, as some totals may not be enough for certain items. Moreover, it provides a visual and interactive way for students to understand the value of money and practice arithmetic.