Math Worksheets and Lesson Plans - Classroom Sale

Classroom Rummage Sale

Many students need practice with money and making change, so I started having classroom rummage sales each year. The kids brought their old toys, books, etc. to sell to their classmates. Each item was marked for less than $1.00. The kids used their desks to set up for the rummage sales. I suggested that the kids bring a small baggie of coins for making purchases. Students who didn't bring items were 'hired' to watch a rummage sale desk while the seller did some shopping. The kids really enjoyed this activity, and they usually asked to do it again. It only took about 30-45 minutes so we did two or three sales per year, right before vacations when they needed some 'new' toys and books!" (Worker bee note: Students might be asked to give a percentage of their earnings to a class identified charity - a good lesson in recycling, operating costs, and giving!)
Submitted by: Debby Dundas ddundas@email-removed, a sixth grade math teacher at Winnebago Elementary School in Minnesota. This idea was featured in an NEA Weekly Tip Newsletter.

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