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Comparing Prices: Which Costs More?

Money: Problem Solving with Coins and Bills

Day 88of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Compare prices of different items

2

Determine which item costs more or less

3

Calculate price differences using subtraction

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 13:11

“Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.”

— Proverbs 13:11 (WEB)

Teaches the importance of understanding money's value and making wise financial choices

📦 Materials Needed

  • Play money
  • Price list worksheet
  • Pencil
  • Calculator (optional)
  • BibleMouse Grade 2 Math Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's lesson about making change and introduce today's money comparison activity

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me how many quarters make a dollar?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate comparing prices using play money and price lists

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at the total price of each item
  • Use subtraction to find price differences
  • Practice saying which item costs more
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think is important when deciding to buy something?
  • How can we be wise with our money?
3Activity: Price Comparison Challenge (12 min)
worksheet

Complete BibleMouse worksheet comparing item prices

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each pair of prices
  2. Circle the item that costs more
  3. Calculate the price difference
  4. Show your work clearly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer price comparisons

Challenge: Include more complex price differences

4Closing (3 min)

Review worksheet answers and discuss money wisdom

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about comparing prices?
  • Why is it important to understand money?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about saving and spending wisely

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing basic money math skills and understanding value

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use real-world examples
  • Make comparisons fun and engaging
  • Encourage careful calculation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Subtraction and understanding price differences

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Accurate price comparisons and growing confidence with money math

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a pretend store at home
  • Practice price comparisons with grocery store ads

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