Peter Pig's Money Counter

Peter Pig's Money Counter

By: Visa Inc. / PracticalMoneySkills.com

Date: 2000-2011

Audience: Young children through retired elderly

Focus: Varies between games(overall financial literacy)

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This Classroom activity structured to provide “Practical Money Skills”. The game is divided into easy, medium and hard skills focused on:

• Sorting coins for recognition

• Counting coins for recognition and developing math skills

• Comparing amounts to develop problem solving skills, coin recognition and math ability.

For the intended purpose (coin recognition) the exercises are done well. The Coin Fun Facts are ideal for a dovetail into a history lesson. Suited for ages (8-12).