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The Discovering Money Unit Study is a hands-on homeschool curriculum designed for children ages 5–8. This engaging 4-week unit study helps kids explore money through reading, math, and creative activities. Perfect for parents looking for a structured yet flexible way to teach through unit studies, this printable curriculum makes learning fun and meaningful.
StuffTruffle unit studies are thoughtfully designed homeschool curriculum resources that help children explore fascinating topics while building real academic skills across multiple subjects. Each 4-week printable unit study includes:
4 weeks of structured, guided learning
Reading, writing, math and creative activities
Hands-on sorting, matching and creative design projects
Vocabulary building, comprehension passages and critical thinking
Low-prep printable worksheets — just print and go
A colorful certificate of completion
Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, and curious learners ages 5–8.
Learn new words related to money, coins, and spending
Develop early reading skills with money-themed passages
Strengthen counting, addition, and number sense with coins
Practice sequencing and problem-solving with money scenarios
Learn how money works in everyday life through fun activities
Express what they know through drawing, writing and creative design
Count coins, practice addition, and explore money math
Money-themed stories and creative writing prompts
Coin identification and value matching activities
Design a store, create a piggy bank, and more art projects
Fun family game to review money concepts
Celebrate finishing the unit with a special certificate
Discovering Money
Level 1 | Ages 5–8 | 40+ Pages
$79
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The Discovering Money unit study gives young learners a four-week introduction to one of the most important concepts in everyday life. Students explore what money is, where it came from, and why it matters — tracing its history from ancient bartering and shells all the way to the digital transactions of today. Along the way, they'll discover how earning, spending, saving, and sharing all fit together into the bigger picture of how money works in the world around them.
Each week builds on the last, moving from foundational vocabulary and concepts into deeper real-world thinking. Students compare different kinds of jobs and the people who do them, sequence the steps of earning and saving, and explore how smart money choices can make a difference in everyday life. The unit weaves reading, writing, math, and critical thinking together so that every activity reinforces the big ideas from multiple angles.
By the end of the four weeks, students will have a solid understanding of what money is, how it's earned, and how to make thoughtful choices about spending and saving — all while practicing essential early elementary skills. The unit wraps up with a showcase activity where learners get to share everything they've discovered, and a lively board game that reviews the whole journey. It's economics made real, relatable, and genuinely fun.
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4-week structured curriculum
Hands-on, cross-curricular learning
Designed for ages 5–8 (K–3)
Instant digital download
This unit study is perfect for children ages 5-8, but can be easily adapted for older or younger learners depending on their reading level and interest.
No! Everything you need is included in the PDF download. You may want to have basic supplies like crayons, pencils, dice, scissors, and paper on hand for the hands-on activities.
Most families complete the unit study over 3-4 weeks, spending about 20-30 minutes per day. You can go at your own pace and extend or compress as needed.
Yes! Our unit studies are designed with neurodiverse learners in mind, featuring clear instructions, visual supports, and flexible activity options.
Many families enjoy completing several Stuff Truffle units throughout the year as their child explores new interests.
