Bunny+Money+Reinforcing+Activity


 * Materials:**
 * 1) Front and back “Bunny Money” print outs from the following link []
 * 2) Rewards – cool school supplies, homework passes, computer time passes, small toys

After reading “Bunny Money” as a class the teacher will lead a class discussion about the value of savings. Guiding questions may include:
 * Activity:**
 * Do any of you receive an allowance?
 * Do you save it or spend it?
 * What do you spend it on or save it for?
 * Are these things needs or wants?
 * Why is it important to know the difference between needs and wants?
 * Why is it good to save money?

After an in class discussion the teacher will provide each student with $5 of “Bunny Money” which can be saved or spent on a variety of items or special privileges in the classroom. These may include but are not limited to…


 * Extra computer time passes
 * Homework passes (very expensive)
 * School supplies (cool pencils and erasers ect)
 * Small toys

Buyable materials should range in cost from $1 to $5 with more expensive items being introduced over time. Prices can be increased as the teacher sees fit. In order to show students the importance of saving the teacher will issue an additional $1 of Bunny Money to students every day for a period of time. This activity allows students the opportunity to spend and save over time. Some students may chose to spend their money unwisely and on trivial items while others save it for the more expensive homework passes that their peers envy. Students should be advised of when the teacher ends the bunny money program so they are able to spend or save a little more for their final purchase. After the program ends, lead students in a discussion about the choices they made and why decided to save or spend their money.