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Word and Category
Word: Track
Related Definition: Measure + Manage + Budget
Category: Action Word
What this category means:
Action words describe things people do with money. They help children understand actions that support managing, saving, and spending money wisely.
Definitions
In Simple Words
Track means to keep an eye on something and know where it goes.
Tracking money means keeping track of how much money you earn, spend, or save.
A Little More Grown-Up
To track money means to record or follow how money is used over time so you understand spending, saving, and progress toward goals.
Context Clues
You may see the word “track” in Sammy Rabbit stories and activities when kids are writing down spending, checking savings, or following where their money goes.
Sammy Says Sentences
Sammy Says: “When you track your money, fewer surprises hop your way!”
Silly Sentence
I tried to track my money, but it hid behind the couch cushions.
Serious Sentence
Tracking money helps people understand where their money goes.
Rhyming Sentences
Silly Rhyming Sentence:
I track my stack from front to back, so none of my coins can sneak attack!
Serious Rhyming Sentence:
When I track what comes and goes, my money plan just grows and grows.
Money Habit Sentences and Connection
Money Habit Sentences:
Not tracking your money can lead to a bad money habit. Tracking your money regularly can lead to a good money habit.
Share with kids:
Learning to track money helps kids stay organized and make better money choices.
Examples of Track
Writing down what you spend
Checking how much money you saved
Keeping a list of purchases
Following where allowance money goes
Examples of What Is Not Track
Forgetting where money went
Spending without paying attention
Guessing without checking
Related Money Words
Measure • Count • Plan • Budget • Money
Opposite Money Words
Ignore • Forget
Questions for Kids
Ask your child or student: “How can you track your money this week?”
Remember
Tracking money helps you stay in control and build strong money habits.
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