Introduce the book. Explain that it is an information book that can help us to learn more about money. Allow time for children's responses after the story. Make a coin bank. Provide a can or cup with a lid or a small milk carton.
Students can decorate their bank with colored paper, glue, markers and crayons.
Other materials needed are scissors and glue. Encourage children to reread the book to reinforce the concepts taught and to enjoy Steven Kellogg's detailed illustrations up close. Last Sunday by Judith Viorst. Alexander received a dollar from his grandparents on Sunday but through a series of unfortunate incidents he ends the week broke. The concept of a million is introduced.