Financial Literacy for Students

K-Gr 2—Three beginning concepts related to money are introduced in this brief film: the meaning of money, counting bills and coins, and writing money amounts. Several key words related to money flash across the screen as the program begins, but some are not explained in the film. Money is defined as paper or coins we use to buy something. The first section discusses goods, services, and value. The next segment explains the difference betweens coins and bills. The relationship of pennies to nickels to dimes to quarters to dollars is demonstrated. The final part shows how to write money amounts on price tags. The format for writing amounts less than a dollar is not consistent. The narration is clear, and definitions are displayed on a plain colored background. Pair the film with Bruce McMillan's Jelly Beans for Sale (Scholastic, 1996) or Loreen Leedy's Follow the Money (Holiday House, 2002), a math lesson, and more practice activities.—Ann Elders, Mark Twain Elementary School, Federal Way, WA