What this lesson teaches
This activity teaches children the important skill of price comparison, empowering them to make smarter purchasing decisions. Understanding the value of items helps develop budgeting habits early on.
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Can you finish savvy shopper challenge class 2 in about 25 min?
Savvy Shopper Challenge Class 2
You will this activity teaches children the important skill of price comparison, empowering them to make smarter purchasing decisions.
Duration25 min
Age GroupAges 7–8
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFinance
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The learning connection
Engaging children in real-life scenarios of comparing prices utilizes embodied cognition, allowing them to physically interact with items while learning to associate values with tangible objects. This makes the abstract concept of budgeting relatable and memorable.
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1. Collect 5 items from around the house with different price tags (like biscuits, toys, etc.). 2. Lay them out on a table and discuss their prices with a family member. 3. Choose 2 items and compare their prices. Which one is cheaper? 4. Make a chart listing each item with its price. 5. Decide which item you would buy if you had only ₹100 and explain why. 6. Share your choices with your family and ask for their opinions!