A piggy bank holds a few coins at home. A bank keeps many coins safe.
Maya had a piggy bank for a few coins, close by. One day it was nearly full, with six coins and no more room.
A village bank keeps lots of coins safe. The banker writes Maya's name and her coins in a big book, and the coins go into the vault.
The coins are still Maya's. She can ask for them back on any day the bank is open.
Both are good, because each does a different job.
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
In a piggy bank. Coins in a piggy bank rattle when we shake it.
The banker. Ola the banker writes each name and its coins in the book.
Maya's. The bank only keeps them safe, so they are still hers.
With a grown-up, find where your family keeps important things safe, and talk about why that place is a good one.
Ask where your family keeps important things safe, and why that place is a good one. Pretend coins are enough here: this is about the idea of a safe place, not any real bank or account.
