Moneywise Kids rose out of the frustration of an involved
parent. Karen Orr Godfrey volunteered as a math aid at Eberwhite
Elementary School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She knew that games are
excellent motivators. But she soon found that not every game is the
right game. Many math games were too boring, frustrating, or
complicated. Some children even ended up in tears!
So Karen created Moneywise Kids, a simple but captivating money math
game. Young children have no trouble following the rules. Both
players get to "win" (no more tears!). Plus, Karen's students
actually beg to play it - the ultimate measure of a good game.
Little do they know that Moneywise Kids is also a lesson in fundamental
math skills that every elementary student must know and a great way to
teach money management at home or at school.
Game Concept: Practice making change while
players earn a $100 bill. Then learn to budget money while spending
it on life’s necessities, such as housing, food, clothing, etc.
Special Features: Two simple, fast-paced
games to improve valuable math skills that kids will use all their lives.
Includes facsimiles of real U.S. money. Tips are featured that parents and
teachers can use to connect Moneywise play with the real world.
Educational Value: Players practice these
math skills: counting bills, making change, exchanging smaller bills for
larger bills of equal value, multiples, budgeting and money management
skills.
Math Skills:
