Two Jars and a Piggy Bank
Age 11 · Civics
You get some money, but it is limited. Before you spend any, you split it into needs, wants, and savings.
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Age 11: open this week
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- A glass jar with coins: the part set aside for needs like food and soap.
- A glass jar with coins: the part set aside for wants like a small toy.
- A pink piggy bank: the part set aside as savings.
Examples
- You get pocket money and put some aside for bus fare before buying a snack.
- You receive birthday money and save part of it for a game you want later.
Key takeaways
- Plan how to use money before you spend it.
- Needs, wants, and savings can each get a share.
Quiz: Two Jars and a Piggy Bank (Age 11)
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Before you spend money, what should you do?
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When you get some limited money, what does the card say to split it into?
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Which of these is an example of a want given on the card?
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