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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Money word problems
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Let's Go Shopping!

Introduction to Money Word Problems

Objective: Today, we will solve money word problems and learn how to count coins and bills.

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Setting the Scene

Imagine that you are a shopkeeper, and your friends are coming to buy your cool handmade items! You have created beautiful bracelets and colorful paintings, and your friends have real money to buy them. Are you ready to find out how much money they need to bring?

The Problem

Story: 🛍️
As you are setting up your shop, your friend Lucy comes in to buy one of your amazing bracelets. The bracelet costs $5.00.

Question:

• How much money should Lucy bring to buy the bracelet?

Before we solve this problem, let’s think about the coins and bills we can use.

The Tools We Need

Let's review the types of money we might use:

• Pennies (1 cent)
• Nickels (5 cents)
• Dimes (10 cents)
• Quarters (25 cents)
• One-Dollar Bills
• Five-Dollar Bills

Group Activity

Now, let’s work together!

1. Draw It Out: Grab your paper and crayons. Draw a picture of Lucy with the bracelet in front of the shop.
2. Count Together: Think about how Lucy can get to $5.00.
   • How many quarters does she need?
   • How many one-dollar bills can she use?

Quick Challenge

After we solve Lucy's problem, we will create our own word problems based on shopping! Each of you will make a short story about buying something fun, and we’ll share them with the class.

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Closing

Remember, math is everywhere, especially in shopping. By the end of this lesson, you will be ready to become a money expert! Are you excited to begin? Let’s dive into our first problem!