Students independently complete “The price is Wrong” worksheet demonstrating an understanding for making choices and counting money.
Complete Lesson Plan by Judith Viorst, toy catalogs, drawing paper, glue/tape, crayons, play money and the handouts from the lesson.
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Complete Lesson Plan Small index cards, drawing paper and crayons Using a number of online interactive activities, small and large group discussions and games, students will be able to identify the differences between people who provide goods or services.
They will also identify jobs that people do in their community.
Students will independently complete a Making Choices worksheet.
Then participate in two small group activities to reinforce the concepts of goods and services and saving and incentives. Discuss the jobs, businesses, tools and uniforms from the story.
Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.
As a large group, read aloud Discuss his spending decisions, learning about opportunity cost, goods and services, incentives, and savings as you go.