Climb the Money Tree

Climb the Money Tree turns Snakes and Ladders into a fun money adventure! As students climb up and slide down, they’ll discover the rewards and risks of money choices, just like in real life. Through play, students learn to: recognise and count New Zealand coins and notes, use simple addition and subtraction with money, make and record amounts accurately and begin to understand the difference between needs and wants! With different levels to choose from, the game grows with your learners, building confidence and number skills, and introducing smart money habits as they climb their way to the top!

Year 1-3
0.5 - 1 hr

Mathematics and Statistics (Financial Mathematics and Number)
Social Sciences (Draft) (Economic Activity, Financial Education)

$20
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Student learning

Through Climb The Money Tree, students will:

  • Recognise notes and coins (optional)
  • Learn to use sums of money in calculations
  • Be able to differentiate between needs and wants
  • Record money transactions (money in, money out and balance) using a Money Tracker(optional)

Curriculum links

Financial Education is a fundamental part of a young person’s education.

The game is aligned with the Knowledge and Practices of the curriculum for:

·      Mathematics and Statistics: Number and Financial Mathematics strand

·      Social Sciences(Draft): Economic Activity -Financial Education strand

Climb The Money Tree is also designed to support the curriculum Capabilities

 

Download includes:

  • Game Board (2 versions)
  • Game Rules
  • Teaching Notes
  • Money Tracker template
  • Cash Champion Award Cards
  • Speed Champion Award Cards
  • Assessment
  • Quick Start Guide

Check you have the latest version here:

[Document ID] Resource Name

[CMT-001-2] Cash ChampionAward_Climb The Money Tree.pdf
[CMT-002-2] Speed Champion Award_Climb The Money Tree.pdf
[CMT-003-2] Game Board_Climb The Money Tree.pdf
[CMT-004-2] Game Rules_Climb The Money Tree.pdf
[CMT-005-2] Teaching Notes_Climb The Money Tree.pdf
[CMT-006-2] Money Tracker_Climb The Money Tree.pdf
[CMT-007-2] Game Assessment_Climb The Money Tree.pdf

[CMT-008-2] Quick Start Guide_Climb The MoneyTree.pdf