Elmo’s Choices
Children practice decision-making skills with this printable about Elmo’s choices.
When children practice thinking through different options and making decisions, they’re learning important skills that will carry over into their future financial lives. Print out this activity sheet and talk about the choices Elmo can make. Ask kids when Elmo might want a coat and hat and when he might want pajamas. Which is a healthier anytime snack for Elmo: an apple or ice cream? Encourage kids to describe the choices they make during the day. How are they similar (or different) to Elmo’s?
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