{"product_id":"the-australian-money-game-complete-set","title":"The Australian Money Game Complete Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis maths activity encourages exploration and supports numeracy through hands-on play. This set of 3 games teaches children practical life skills and math through handling money, using real coins and realistic play bills. It includes a cash box, play money, credit cards, dice, and instructions. Real coins can be acquired from a bank or purchased at face value. This is a set of 3 games that prepare children with the practical life skills for handling money. Children learn valuable math and practical life skills as they exchange coins, pay bills, or decide where the money should go (budgeting). This material was designed by Mark Powell, an elementary Montessori teacher and a trainer at CMTE\/NY and AMTI Australia, then developed in conjunction with A2Z Montessori Australia. He has been using this in his classroom for years. \"Children love to do this work\". The use of real coins makes this a unique experience. This not only provides children the sensations only associated with real money but also brings an element of trust to the classroom, a very valuable lesson. Monetary notes are highly realistic play bills, but a smaller size for legal reasons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcept for the real coins, the Set includes all the you need to play the 3 games, including:\u003cbr\u003e1 Real, large cash box with key or combination lock\u003cbr\u003e2 Realistic set of Australian Play Note Money, 20 pcs of each denomination, totalling $3,700 \u003cbr\u003e3 Real Australian Coins (Optional Extra totalling $38.50) \u003cbr\u003e4 Realistic Play Credit Cards, 2 pcs credit vale $500 each\u003cbr\u003e5 All play cards\u003cbr\u003e6 Set of red unit counters.\u003cbr\u003e7 Two 6 sided large dice\u003cbr\u003e7 2 Timber coin exchange boards\u003cbr\u003e8 Full instruction Booklet, 28pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eplease check with your local bank for acquiring the needed coins or we can supply them at face value cost if you request it in the comment box at checkout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Age Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally suitable for ages 3–6 with adult supervision; may extend based on readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eKey Learning Outcomes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages number recognition and sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports focus, concentration, and problem solving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds confidence with early numeracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow It’s Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the material on a child-sized table or mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the child to explore counting or matching activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage independent repetition for mastery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eTips for Home Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake maths playful by integrating counting into daily routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate activities to maintain interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlways exercise extreme caution and care, never leave a child unattended and without adequate supervision with any of the equipment or material advertised on our website and catalogue. Many of the products on our website and in the catalogue are designed according to scientific teaching principles. They are teaching aids, not toys. They must be used under professionally trained adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur products include educational Montessori materials as well as child-friendly educational toys. Montessori materials are teaching aids and not toys — they must be used under adult supervision. Toys in this category are designed for play but still require appropriate care and supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Heart of Montessori Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn Montessori education, the importance of learning is not found only in the materials, but in the way they are introduced. The true magic lies in the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the respectful relationship between adult and child. When this relationship is built on trust, respect, and authentic love, the child feels safe and inspired to explore. As Dr. Maria Montessori explained, it is through this deep connection that learning is joyfully and naturally absorbed. Montessori called h...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A2Z Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628180226301,"sku":"MA299","price":287.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montessoriathome.com.au\/products\/the-australian-money-game-complete-set","provider":"Montessori At Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}