Monthly Archives: October 2008

Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: A Chair for My Mother

Posted on October 15, 2008 by openwidearchive

Have you ever wanted to something so badly, that all your thoughts go into somehow attaining that special treat?  You may have saved and saved your money for days, months, or years, until you had enough money to buy it. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: Monkey for Sale

Posted on October 15, 2008 by openwidearchive

Monkey for Sale by Sanna Stanley is a great book for kids about a girl in an African village and her adventures on market day. Luzolo begins with five francs to spend and walks around the market deciding where to … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: A New Coat for Anna

Posted on October 14, 2008 by openwidearchive

  The book A New Coat for Anna, written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Anita Lobel, takes place right after World War II and tells the story of young Anna, who has outgrown her old winter coat. As a result of the war, money, food, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime

Posted on October 10, 2008 by openwidearchive

Harriet Ziefert’s You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime is a wonderfully illustrated book that highlights how young children save, earn and spend money. Illustrator Amanda Haley uses simply line drawings with bold colors to highlight the main character, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock

Posted on October 10, 2008 by openwidearchive

Are you interested in seeing the results that occur when a person does not save as opposed to someone that does?  In Rock, Brock, and the Saving Shocks, written by Sheila Bair and illustrated by Barry Gott, the reader is … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Looking Closely

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Tricia

     I have always been a fan of the Games Magazine puzzles called “Eyeball Benders.” These are a type of puzzle in which the reader must identify a common object pictured in a close-up and generally uncommon view. Here is … Continue reading →

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