Welcome to part three of my blog series all about teaching money in the primary classroom! Today I’ll be sharing 8 books that you can use to tie in literature during your money unit. All books are suitable for primary grades.
If you’d like to check out parts 1 and 2 of this series, please click on one of the links below:
- Part 1 :Introducing Money in the Primary Classroom
- Part 2: Reinforcing Money in the Primary Classroom
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1. A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many?
This book by Brian Cleary is perfect when it comes to introducing money. It has fun rhymes that are easy for the kids to relate to and shows different ways to make a dollar.
2. The Coin Counting Book
The Coin Book is one of my favorites to incorporate during our money unit. I referenced it during my reinforcing money post. This book introduces coin values and shows you different combinations to represent different values. As you read further along into the book the counting coin value increases.
3. The Penny Pot
The Penny Pot is part of the Math Start series by Stuart Murphy. This book provides a real life situations while reinforcing concepts about money. It is an easy book for students to relate too.
4. Once Upon a Dime
Once Upon a Dime by Nancy Allen talks about a farmer who discovers that money grows on trees at his farm. This fun concept provides a great way for students to make connections while learning about money.
5. Lots and Lots of Coins
Lots and Lots of Coins by Margarette Reid is about a young boy and his dad’s coin collection. It shares a lot of fun facts about the history of money.
6. Everything Money: National Geographic
Who doesn’t love National Geographic? Their book titled Everything Money provides amazing photos that teaches children about money from all over the world.
7. Pigs Will Be Pigs
Pigs will be Pigs is a funny story about a pig family that wants to go out to eat for dinner. This book provides lots of support for counting coins along with some additional practice that can be found in the back of the book.
8. Lemonade in Winter
Lemonade in Winter is a cute story about two kids who try to sell lemonade during the middle of winter. This story will teach kids about early business skills along with counting quarters. It is a great addition to any money unit.
All of these books are perfect for introducing, reinforcing, or reviewing money and financial literacy skills with your students. If you’re looking for any fun & hands-on money activities be sure to check out my 2nd Grade Guided Math Money Unit!
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