Counting Money...

Counting money is something Dillon has been doing a lot lately. In first grade they focus on them being able to differentiate between coins but also what value they have. A way Dillon's teacher has incorporated money into their curriculum is with a class store. Each day the children have several opportunities to earn money. Every Friday, a volunteer (usually a parent) comes in and "cashiers" the class store. The last couple weeks I have been that parent. It's very funny and interesting to watch them first count their money and then decide whether to spend it or save it. I have discovered Dillon is a spender. No matter if there is nothing he really likes up for grabs...he will ALWAYS buy something! At least he is getting really good at counting his money!