Money Talks

Beginner 

When shopping with your child, talk about how much things cost and show them price tags.

Tip:  Use words like, “buy” and “pay”. 

 

Intermediate

Model how to read prices with dollars and cents. 

Tip: Show and say the price of an item in a store, flyer or vending machine, and have your child repeat it.

 

Experienced 

When looking at prices, have your child show the amount of dollars and cents with their fingers.

Tip: Show $3.25 by raising 3 fingers for the dollar. Then show $0.25 by raising 10 fingers twice, followed by 5 fingers.