Managing My Allowance offers valuable first money experiences. Players use coins and bills to pay for purchases, compute change, handle allowances and gifts, collect earnings, and make deposits into college savings accounts. They are rewarded for accuracy, taking advantage of sales, saving money for college, and making thoughtful decisions. Transactions mirror the real world, adding value and excitement. For 2-4 players.
Educational Aim
Managing My Allowance offers valuable first experiences in using money. Players develop an overall understanding of how to use coins and bills to pay for purchases, compute change, collect earnings, handle allowances and gifts, and make deposits into college savings accounts. Develops fluency in addition and subtraction. Compute the correct amount of change. Compare savings on sale items. Compute totals on purchases. Develop accuracy in handling coins and bills. Keep simple financial records. Use higher-order thinking skills to determine strategy
Product Features
Game variations offer two difficulty levels. In Allowance, the winner is the player with the most money in college savings. No financial transactions are recorded. In Managing My Allowance, players keep simple financial records. The winner is the player with the most money in college savings plus what is saved because of sales.
Contents
Game board with spinner, instructions, Financial Record, Bills and Coins, 4 pawns
Grade Level: 3+
