Save, Spend, Share Jars

Ages5–7
TimeAbout 20 min
MessTidy

You need

  • Three clear jars
  • Labels
  • Coins from chores or birthdays

Let's play

  1. Label the jars "Save", "Spend" and "Share".
  2. When money comes in, split it between the jars.
  3. Save for something special, spend on small treats, share to help others.
  4. Count the jars together every week.
Grown-up tip: Tape a picture of the savings goal on the Save jar.

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