When coins buy only one thing, choosing it means giving up the other.
Zara had six coins. The kite cost six and the dragon book cost six too.
Both together cost twelve coins, because six and six make twelve. She had only six, so only one thing could come home.
That is a choice. Choosing one means not choosing the other, so the one left behind is what Zara gives up.
Neither choice is the right one. Each has something good, and choosing is about what you want most today.
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
The book. Six coins buy only one thing, so choosing the kite gives up the book.
12 coins. 6 + 6 = 12.
No. Both cost 12, and 9 is fewer than 12.
Yes. Six and six make twelve, so with twelve coins Zara can have both.
With a grown-up, think of two things you want. Talk about which you pick and what you give up.
Talk about two things your child wants. Ask which they would pick and what they would give up, and let them decide without saying which is better. The coins are pretend.
