Students color pictures of dollar bills to show how much they’d need to save to buy different items.
Topic
Save and invest (Saving for short-term goals), Spend (Buying things)
Subject
Fine arts and performing arts, Math
Grade Level
Elementary school (K-1)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Big idea
Saving money can help us get the things we want in life.
Essential questions
- Why is saving money a good habit?
- What do you want to save money for?
Objectives
- Understand the importance of saving money
- Understand that things we buy cost different amounts of money
What students will do
- Discuss how the things we buy cost different amounts of money.
- Color the number of bills that represent how much they’d need to save to buy certain items.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_coloring-your-savings_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_coloring-your-savings_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
