Money Study: Where Credit is Due

 

Estimating around two weeks for this Unit Study, we set out a credit task for the kids. Each child was given an imaginary $100 to start. During the two weeks of the unit, they were to spend or earn imaginary money to see who could end up with the most money in the end.

Basic necessities did not cost (food, water, shelter, clean clothes) because I still wanted them to wash and eat! However, any extras such as drives in the car or on the machines and extra curriculars as well as misuse of the amenities, such as leaving on lights, extra long baths etc. cost anywhere from $3-5.

You could also earn money, beyond helping with family chores, such as organizing drawers/closets, sweeping, babysitting, taking out the garbage etc. 

At the end of two weeks, our winner would be announced with a very special prize; A No Request Work Day (no school, no chores, doing literally whatever your heart desires without needing to pitch in.)