Money Smart
k -2 You have $5 and buy a snack for $2. How much money is left?
3-5 you have $40 you spend $13 on a game and nine dollars on food how much money remains?
k-2 $3
3-5 $18
k-2 what should you do with your dirty dishes after eating?
3-5 name three chores that help keep a home clean and organized.
k-2 clean them or put them in the dishwasher
3-5 laundry, sweeping, washing dishes, and taking out the trash.
K-2 what is one way to show someone you are listening?
3-5 what does active listening mean?
k-2 look at them appropriately, don’t interrupt, nod, and respond
3-5 paying attention, listening to understand, and responding thoughtfully
k-2 what number do you call for an emergency?
3-5 what emergency number is used in the United States?
k-2 911
3-5 911
k-2 name one thing you can do to take care of yourself?
3-5 what is one tool you can use to remember your responsibilities?
k-2 brush your teeth, shower, wash your hands, brush your hair
3-5 a checklist, calendar, planner, or reminder.
k-2 is a new toy usually a need or want?
3-5 you receive $30. You want to buy a $12 book, a nine dollar toy, and save five dollars. How much will remain after all three choices?
k-2 A want
3-5 four dollars
k-2 name two chores that help keep a home clean
3-5 you have dirty, laundry, homework, and dishes to take care of. Name one way to organize these responsibilities.
k-2 sweeping, vacuuming, , laundry, dishes, taking out the trash, and cleaning my room
3-5 make a checklist, prioritize, urgent tasks, and set aside time for each responsibility.
k-2 someone is speaking. What should you do before you start talking?
3-5 a classmate interrupts you repeatedly during a group project. What could you say respectfully?
k-2 wait for them to finish
3-5 I would like to finish my thought, and then I would like to hear your idea
k-2 you are lost in a store. who could you ask for help?
3-5 you find a bottle of cleaning solution without a label. Should you use it? Why or why not?
k-2 someone who works there, security guard or trusted adult
3-5 no. You cannot safely identify what it contains.
k-2 you have a doctors appointment at 3 o’clock. What can you do to make sure you’re on time?
3-5 you have a school project due on Friday. What should you do to avoid waiting until the last minute?
k-2 plan ahead of time and leave early to get there on time
3-5 break the project into smaller tasks and schedule time to complete each part throughout the week.
k -2 you want a toy that cost six dollars but you only have four dollars. What could you do?
3-5 you have a $50 budget. You spend $16 on supplies, $12 on food, and $14 on an activity. How much remains, and how much did you spend?
k-2 save more money or choose something less expensive
3-5 eight dollars remains and I spent $42
k-2 you spilled water on the floor. What should you do?
3-5 your family has guests arriving in 30 minutes. The living room room is messy, the dishes are dirty, and the floor has a spill. What should you do first and why?
k-2 clean it up so nobody slips
3-5 safely cleaned the spill first because it could cost someone to slip then worry about the other tasks.
k-2 a friend hurts your feelings. What is a respectful way to respond?
3-5 two teammates disagree about how to complete a project. Name two things they could do to solve this conflict.
k-2 calmly tell them how you feel
3-5 listen to both perspectives, identify their shared goal, brainstorm solution, solutions, or agreed to a plan.
k-2 someone you don’t know ask you to go somewhere with them. What should you do?
3-5 a stranger online offers you a gift if you share your address. What should you do and why?
k-2 say no, stay a safe place, and look for help from a trusted adult.
3-5 do not share personal information and tell a trusted adult because the offer may be unsafe
k-2 you wake up late for school. What should you do?
3-5 your bus leaves at 8 AM. It takes 15 minutes to walk to the bus stop. What is the latest time you should leave home if you want to arrive five minutes early.
k-2 get ready, communicate that you’re late, and make a plan to make sure it doesn’t happen again
3-5 7:40 AM ( 15 minutes, walking +5 minutes early)
k-2 you have $10 you buy a book for four dollars and a snack for two dollars how much is left
3-5 you have $60. You need $18 for supplies and $12 for transportation. You want to spend $20 on entertainment and save $15. Can you do everything? If not, what is one adjustment you could make?
k-2 $4
3-5 no. The total would be $65, which is five dollars over the budget. We have to reduce our spending by at least five dollars.
k-2 you have homework, laundry, and a messy room. How could you decide what to do first?
3-5 you have one hour to finish homework(30 minutes), fold the laundry(15 minutes), and tidy your room(20 minutes). Can you finish everything in one hour? Explain.
k-2 make a plan/schedule and think about what’s most important.
3-5 no. The tasks take 65 minutes, so you need five extra minutes or you have to adjust the plan.
k-2 you don’t understand your teachers directions. What should you do?
3-5 someone says something to you that makes you angry , explain two things you should do before reacting.
k-2 ask them to explain it better or to say it again
3-5 pause and calm down, consider what the other person meant, ask for clarification before responding, express why you may be upset about what they said.
k-2 a stranger asks for your personal information . What should you do?
3-5 you see your friend being pressured to do something unsafe to fit in. What are two ways you could help?
k-2 don’t share it and tell a trusted adult so they can handle it
3-5 encourage them to leave, support them in saying no, and only agreeing to what makes them comfortable, get help from a trusted adult
k-2 you have homework, chores, and free time. How can you organize your afternoon in order?
3-5 you plan to play a game, but your homework will take another 40 minutes and bedtime is in one hour. What is a reasonable plan?
k-2 make sure I complete my homework and chores before my free time
3-5 complete my homework first, then use the remaining time for a short break or prepare for bedtime.
k -2 you have $10, you want a toy for five dollars, a snack for three dollars, and to save four dollars can you do all three?
3-5 you have $100 to plan a weekend. Transportation cost $20, food cost $25, and activity cost $30 and you want to save $20 of your total budget. You also want to buy a $10 souvenir can you afford everything? Calculate how much is left or how much you are over budget.
k-2 no, you need $12, which is two dollars more than you have
3-5 we are five dollars over budget again
k-2 your family is preparing for an important celebration. What are three ways you could help?
3-5 your household has a busy week. Three tasks need attention.: buying groceries, cleaning the dogs, water bowl that spilled, and organizing a closet. Explain how you would take care of these tasks in order.
k-2 clean, organize, help with the food, set the table
3-5 clean the spill because of safety, plan grocery shopping based on food needs, and organize the closet later if it’s not urgent.
k-2 you disagree with someone. How can you communicate without starting an argument?
3-5 during recess, one student feels ignored while another student feels like they’re doing all the work in the game. How can the group at recess help with both concerns and stop the problem from happening again?
k-2 stay calm, listen, explain your point respectfully, and work towards a solution.
3-5 let each person explain their perspective, divide responsibilities fairly, agree on the goals and expectations of the game, and check in with one another
k-2 you separated from your group on a school field trip at a crowded place. What should you do?
3-5 your group is on a field trip when you notice that a student is missing, what should you do, and why shouldn’t you search alone?
k-2 stay in a safe location and seek help from a trusted adult
3-5 quickly tell the teacher and follow their instructions. Searching alone could create a bigger safety risk and make it harder for both of you to be found.
k-2 you are starting a new activity and don’t know what you need to bring or where to go. What should you do?
3-5 what are some things you can do to take care of your hygiene?
k-2 ask a teacher for information to help you
3-5 brush my teeth in the morning, fix my hair, take a shower, put on clean clothes, clean my room, wash my hands, and eat a balanced breakfast