Making Money

Learning is Fun

Making Money
For ages 7 to 9

Help your child learn about money. Children can be confused about money. Some might think that the larger a coin is the more valuable it is—so a penny or nickel would be more valuable than a dime. Playing counting games at home can be valuable in helping children deal with numbers and math concepts in school.

What You Need

  • Dice
  • Pennies, nickels, dimes

What to Do

  1. This is a good game to play with the family. Have each player roll the dice and say the number. Then give the player that number of pennies.
  2. When a player gets five pennies, replace the pennies with a nickel. When he gets ten pennies, replace them with a dime.
  3. The first player to reach the set amount—25 or 50 cents, for example—wins.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communications and Outreach


Part of a strong body is a strong mind! These homework tips will help you improve your grades and impress your teacher while making learning more fun.

  1. When you are ready to do homework, find a quiet place with plenty of bright light. Turn off the TV and music to help you concentrate.
  2. Gather all the supplies you will need, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary or special art supplies for projects.
  3. Do your homework at the same time each day. Try not to wait until too close to bed time.
  4. Be sure to read the directions your teacher gives you before you start a project.
  5. Work on hard homework first, then easy homework. This will help you get through the tough stuff while you have the most energy.
  6. If you are getting frustrated or having trouble, try taking a short break, and then try again.
  7. Some schools offer tutors who are a little older than you and who can help you after school. Or you can always ask an adult for help, too.
  8. Have a positive attitude! This will help homework time go by faster.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, Educational Partnerships and Family Involvement Unit
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