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A Day in the Life of a $20 Bill - Book and Guide Duo

$30.00
by Apprentissage Illimité

Ever wondered how far a $20 bill can travel?

A Day in the Life of a $20 Bill introduces young readers ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) to how money circulates within a community.

When Lisa spends her hard-earned $20, the bill begins an unexpected journey from one person to another, revealing how money connects people and businesses.

Through this entertaining story, children explore earning, spending, saving, sharing and supporting local businesses.

Because every dollar has a journey—and every purchase has an impact!

  • What's Included in the Duo

    • One storybook and one teacher's guide
    • Audio version included with QR code
    • Story summary and teaching strategies
    • Detailed lesson plans (before, during, and after reading)
    • Ready-to-photocopy handouts with answer keys
    • Multiple activity variations for differentiated learning
    • Discussion questions and vocabulary lists
    • Cross-curricular activity suggestions

  • Key Topics Covered

    • Role of Money in Society
    • Understanding How Money Circulates in the Economy
    • Understanding the Value of Money
    • Understanding Sales Taxes and Their Purpose
    • Spending, saving and sharing

  • Resource Details

    • Grade Level: Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-12)
    • Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Mathematics Curriculum & Financial Literacy Expectations and Alberta Financial Literacy Curriculum
    • Subject Areas: Financial Literacy, Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, Citizenship
    • Teaching Time: 8-10+ hours of curriculum-aligned activities
    • Format: 30-page comprehensive teacher's guide
    • Photocopiable: Yes - student handouts with answer keys
    • Language: English (French version also available)

  • Teaching Tips

    • Use as a complete unit or select specific activities
    • Perfect for literacy and math centers
    • Ideal for small group or whole class instruction
    • Works well for differentiated learning
    • Multiple versions of math handouts (whole numbers, decimals, order of operations)
    • Can extend with creative writing projects
    • Audio version support available for diverse learners

  • Perfect For

    • Elementary teachers (Grades 4-6)
    • Financial literacy instruction
    • Cross-curricular units
    • Math workshops and centers
    • Literacy development
    • Differentiated instruction

ISBNs:
Book 978-1-77222-849-6
Guide 978-1-77222-861-8