Friends can save together for something shared. Agree on a fair plan first.
Ria and Jo wanted a striped tent that cost 20 pretend coins, a lot for one child.
Alone, Ria needed 7 weeks and Jo needed 10. Together they save 5 coins a week, so it took 4 weeks.
They agreed on a fair plan first, and wrote down who puts in what.
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
4 coins. 2 + 2 = 4.
16 coins. 5 + 3 = 8 a week, and 8 + 8 = 16.
A plan agreed first, or writing down who puts in what. A plan and a notebook let both friends see the jar grow.
With a grown-up, talk about something the family could save for together, and how each person helps.
Talk about something your family could save for together, and how each person helps. Pretend coins are enough for practice; the idea is the fair plan, agreed first and written down.
