This activity has been revised and was originally created by Mary Jane Clark and published in the Perkins Activity and Resource Guide (1st edition, 1992). The second edition is available for purchase.
This activity is designed to help students learn to manage their money. Activities may be adapted for individual students by integrating skills such as reading, addition and subtraction. Students will have a chance to practice estimating, planning and problem solving. Lessons include Math, Concept Development, English Language Arts and Independent Living Skills.