Read each story. Circle the smart choice — then tell a grownup WHY it's smart! 🌟
Story 1
🪙 Milo has 4 coins. He walks past the candy store and sees gumballs for 1 coin each. What should Milo do?
A
Buy all 4 gumballs right now! 🍬🍬🍬🍬
(He has 0 coins left)
B ← Smart!
Buy 1 gumball and save the other 3. 🍬💰💰💰
(He still has coins for later!)
Story 2
🎁 Penny's birthday is next month. She's been saving coins in her piggy bank. Her friend asks if she wants to spend all her savings on stickers today. What should Penny do?
A
Spend all her savings on stickers today! 🌈
(Birthday surprise gone)
B ← Smart!
Keep saving for her birthday plan. 🐷
(She remembers her goal!)
Story 3
🛒 Sunny sees TWO things she wants at the store — a book about acorns 📖 and a shiny yo-yo 🪀. She only has enough coins for one. What should Sunny do?
A
Ask for MORE coins so she can buy both right now! 😅
B ← Smart!
Choose the one she loves most and save for the other. 💭
(Think, then decide!)
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Professor Owl says: "Before you spend, ask yourself: Do I NEED this? Can I wait? Will I be happy I saved instead? Smart choices start with big questions!"