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Making Change

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Young scholars make change from play money they use based on prices mentioned in a book they read. In this making change lesson plan, students use subtraction to find their change amount.

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cost, making change, money

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making change, money, price, math
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Grade
Pre-K - 2nd
Subjects
Math
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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1 day
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