In the latest chapter of Operation Maths, we have been looking at money. Here are some ways that you can support your child at home:
- Encourage your child to do some of the shopping and take charge of the money involved.
- Your child can examine everyday items in the kitchen and find out how much they cost. Get a till receipt and investigate the prices of some of the items purchased.
- If your child gets pocket money, encourage them to talk about how much they have, how much they spent and how much they have left.
- When out shopping for clothes, give them a limit to the amount that will be spent and ask them to identify the items that are the best value, etc.
- If you are comfortable allowing your child to use the Internet, they could help research a holiday or break for the family. Examine together which destination has the best offers/deals, etc.
