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Money, Money, Money

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Families: This is an IN CLASS assignment. Feel free to explore at home, however!

Below are some kid sites about money, the economy, saving, and spending. Click around and make some new discoveries while playing some neat games! When you have learned something you want to share, come back to the blog and comment. Can't wait to hear what you learn!

http://www.themint.org/

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/

http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/

http://www.usmint.gov/kids/


Comments

  1. nathanAugust 29, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I know that money is made in lots of places in the U.S.A.I never knew about that are called the mint.

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  2. rohanAugust 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I love being in the sblc, its great! the teachers are very kind

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  3. ShakthiAugust 29, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I played a fun game called Jessie`s Icecream Stand and i learned that you can make money do all the work for you when you use a assit

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  4. andreaAugust 30, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I learn that the 2002 winter olympics only made gold and silver
    coins.

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  5. Jay RountreeAugust 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I had a great day today!

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  6. rayAugust 31, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    i like the games.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    hgfy

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  8. LillianAugust 31, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Nice!i love being in the sblc!!!!!!! its so awesome

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