I just recently read a post where someone wanted to know what they should teach their their kindergarten child. That led me way back to the time when I was teaching Allysha in grade K. One of the things that should be taught in pre-k, K is recognition of our different coins and bills. Later on they learn what each coin value is and how to add and subtract. Here's a few ideas that helped us tremendously. You would not believe how fast Allysha learned this way. She had quite the incentive. lol! Oh and before I forget, there's no need at all to go out and purchase fake money. Use what you have on hand. You don't need that much of each coin/bill and it teaches them how to use the real thing. Pre-k I purchased a few items at Dollar Tree and Goodwill - items that would very much capture the interest of my daughter. Each item had a different price tag on it. $.01, $.05, $.10, $25, $.50, $1.00. Next, we got out one of each coin and a dollar bill. We then procee...