The Pet Store Game

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The Pet Store Game
First Grade
A lesson in math on counting money
This game is designed to be played along with
instructional input. It can be played as a class
or individually. Directions Follow the children
along the sidewalk and answer the numbered
questions in order to earn money for a new pet.
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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A Trip to the Pet Store
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At Your House
Your parents have just told you that you can have
a new pet. You go to your piggy bank to see how
much money you have to spend. You are
disappointed to find out that you only have one
dollar. What will you do?
Walk to the pet store and hope you find money on
the way
Stay home and decide not to get a new pet
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While walking along the sidewalk you find seven
cents. Which of the following represents the
amount of money you have found?
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As you turn the corner you find 2 quarters, 1
dime and 3 pennies. Which of the following shows
the correct amount you have found?
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As you continue walking, an old lady says that
she will pay you 2.26 to carry her groceries.
Which of the following shows how much she should
give you?
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At the corner you run into some of your friends
who have a lemonade stand. They give you 4
quarters to help you buy your new pet. Which of
the following is equal to four quarters?
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When you are almost to the pet store you see your
best friend who gives you 1 dime and 4 pennies.
Which of the following represents this amount?
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Youre Right!!!
You did such a good job you can add this 7 cents
to your piggy bank. Your total amount is now
1.07. You will have enough money to buy a pet in
no time.
Add money to bank and continue
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Youre Right!!!
You did such a good job you can add this 63 cents
to your piggy bank. Your total amount is now
1.70. You will have enough money to buy a pet in
no time.
Add money to bank and continue
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Youre Right!!!
You did such a good job you can add this 2.26 to
your piggy bank. Your total amount is now 3.96.
You are getting closer to having enough money to
buy a pet.
Add money to bank and continue
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Youre Right!!!
You did such a good job you can add this dollar
to your piggy bank. Your total amount is now
4.96. You almost have enough money to buy a pet.
Add money to bank and continue
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Youre Right!!!
You did such a good job you can add this 14 cents
to your piggy bank. Your total amount is now
5.10. You now have enough money to buy a pet.
Add money to bank and continue
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Try Again !!!
Sorry, that is the wrong answer. Try again and
Im sure youll get it right.
Try again
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The Pet Store
You did it!!! You finally reached the pet store.
After counting your money you have a total of
5.10. Are you ready to pick out a new pet?
Enter the Pet Store
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Welcome to the pet store. We have several pets
who need someone to love. Just let me know if you
need any help.
Look around store and see what you can buy
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Pick One
6.86
5.06
7.45
4.50
2.15
3.25
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Congratulations!!!
You now have a wonderful new pet to take care
of. Thank you and have a nice day.
End
Play Again
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Im Sorry!!!
You do not have enough money to buy this animal.
Please make another selection.
Pick a different pet
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Thank you for playing. Goodbye.
Credits

• The Teachers Guide
• A lesson plan on shopping with money for
  K-2.
• http//www.theteachersguide.com/lesson20plan
  s/Math/math09.txt
• A to Z Teacher Stuff
• Resources for math teachers.
• http//www.atozteacherstuff.com
• Mathematics Lesson Plans
• Lesson plans for math.
• http//www.col-ed.org/cur/math.html