Practice understanding ways people earn money, reasons people spend money, and how saving helps people reach goals.
Read each problem carefully. Write your answer in complete sentences when asked. Show your thinking in the space provided.
Learning how people earn income, make choices, and save for goals
Social Studies - Grade 2-3
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Maya helps her neighbor water plants and earns $5. Is Maya earning, spending, or saving money?
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Leo has $10. He buys a book for $6. Is Leo earning, spending, or saving money?
- 3
Ava puts $2 into her piggy bank every week. What money habit is Ava practicing?
- 4
Write one example of a way a kid could earn money at home or in the neighborhood.
- 5
Nina wants a toy that costs $12. She has saved $7. How much more money does she need to save?
- 6
Circle the need: a winter coat, a video game, or a candy bar. Explain your choice.
- 7
Circle the want: clean water, a place to live, or a new skateboard. Explain your choice.
- 8
Sam earns $8 by helping wash a car. He saves $3 and spends the rest on a snack. How much does Sam spend?
- 9
Look at this simple plan: Earn $6, Spend $2, Save $4. Which part shows money being kept for later?
- 10
Why is it helpful to save money before buying something expensive?
- 11
Jamal has $4. He wants to buy a pencil for $1 and a notebook for $3. Does he have enough money? Explain.
- 12
Sofia earns $3 on Monday and $4 on Tuesday. How much money does she earn in all?
- 13
A class is saving money to buy seeds for a school garden. They have $9 now and need $15 total. How much more do they need?
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Which choice shows a smart spending decision? A: Buy the first lunchbox you see for $15. B: Compare two lunchboxes and choose the one you like that costs $10. Explain your answer.
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Draw or describe a money goal you could save for. Tell one step you could take to reach it.