aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Economics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	concept of money
Quantity	1
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Fun with Money! 💰

Introduction: Let's Dive into the World of Money!

Activity Idea: The "Money Market Adventure"

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Objective:

To introduce preschoolers to the concept of money through a fun and interactive activity that encourages imaginative play and basic understanding of money's role in trading and purchasing.

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Setup:

1. Create a "Market" Space: Use a designated area in the classroom, like a play corner, and set up a mini market stall. You can use tables or mats to represent different stalls. Label each stall with items such as "Fruit Stall," "Toy Shop," or "Sweet Shop."

2. Money Craft: Prepare play money using colored cardboard or paper (ensure to include simple denominations, e.g., $1, $2, $5). Let the children help by decorating the play money with crayons and stickers!

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Introduction to the Lesson:

• Story Time: The Adventures of Benny the Buck!

  Start the lesson by reading a short, engaging story about Benny the Buck, a friendly cartoon character who loves to help children buy things at the market. Make the story interactive by asking questions such as, “What do you think Benny will buy with his money?” or “What items do you see in our market?”

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Main Activity: Let's Play!

1. Role Play: Divide the children into small groups. Assign each group a stall where they will "sell" items (real toys or pretend items). The other children will be "customers" who can buy from the stalls using the play money they crafted earlier.

2. Exchange Time: Allow the children to use their play money to purchase items from each other. Encourage them to count the money they give and to ask their friends, “Can I buy this toy for $2?”

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Wrap-Up: Reflection Time

• Gather the children in a circle and ask questions like:
  • “What did you buy? How much did it cost?”
  • “How did it feel to sell? Did you enjoy being a seller or a buyer more?”

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Conclusion:

End the lesson by summarising the key points about money:

• Money is used to buy things we want or need.
• It's important to take turns and share while playing.
• Everyone can be a buyer or a seller!

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Learning Outcomes:

• Develop an understanding of the basic concept of money.
• Practice counting and recognising the value of different denominations.
• Encourage social skills through role-playing and collaboration.

Note to Parents:

Encourage your child to explore the concept of money further at home by using play money during shopping trips or creating a small "store" with household items.

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Let the fun with money begin! 🛒🎉