Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity features coin counting cards. Each card displays a sentence describing what will be purchased. It also displays the object and a price tag. Children will be asked to place a collection of coins onto the card that equal that amount.
The cards are not self-checking. A display of coins that could be used is not displayed on the back of the card or an answer page. Why? That will be more than one combination of coins that could be used to purchase that items. Due to that fact working with an adult or another child would be benefical. They will be able to recount the coins and make sure that they equal the required amount.
Getting the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity
First you will need to down load the PDF set.
Next, you will need to open the set. It should appear in your Download folder as an Acrobat Reader file.
Finally, it will be important to decide which of the money cards you want to print out.
If you really don’t want to print the cards out in color, you could print then out in grayscale or black and white. Some of the details may be harder to see in grayscale or black and white.
Making the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity Reusable
Printing in color can get expensive. Taking the time to cover and laminate items will help them last. Below you will find the laminating materails I recommend.
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Recommended Play Coins for the Activity
There are several different kinds of bear counters on the market. Below you will find some that I have used and think will be good for this activity.
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How to Explore the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity
Discussing the Coins
Sometimes children don’t remember what each coin is worth. It would be helpful to discuss each of the coins that they will use and how much it is worth.
Things to Discuss
- Size of the Coin
- Objects and words displayed on the front of the coin
- Object and words displayed on the back of the coin.
- Clues on the coin that tell its value or worth
Discussing the Money Card
Going over what each card says in words and number will be important. If your children are not strong readers, you can read the words on the card to them.
Some children may not need to have the coins and task explained to them. They may be able to identify the coins needed and place them on the cards. Checking their work will still be important. Reassuring them that they have done it well or need to double check their work is really important. They can check them with an adult or another child.
