Making Change

Have you ever been frustrated when a cashier is unable to quickly make change at the convenience store? (Without the help of the computer, of course. :o) Your children will never be that cashier, because they are beginning to master the lost art of making change. They have learned to count up from the cost of an item.

For example, imagine a third grader purchases a notebook that costs $3.26 and they pay using a $5 bill. Third grade mathematicians learned to count up from $3.26 with 4pennies making it $3.30. Next, they take 2 dimes to make $3.50. After that, they take 2 quarters to make $4.00. Finally they take a $1 bill to make $5.00.

Challenge your child to make change for you at the store. You can even make your own store at home!