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Word and Category
Word: Value
Related Definition: Worth
Category: System Word
What this category means:
System words explain how money is used and organized in the real world. They help children understand how much something is worth and how prices and choices are compared.
Definitions
In Simple Words
Value means how much something is worth.
Value helps you decide if something costs a little or a lot.
A Little More Grown-Up
Value is the worth of something, often measured by money. It helps people compare prices and decide whether something is a good use of their money.
Context Clues
You may see the word “value” in Sammy Rabbit stories and activities when kids are comparing prices, choosing between items, or deciding how to spend money.
Sammy Says Sentences
Sammy Says: “Knowing the value of something helps you make smarter money choices!”
Silly Sentence
I asked my toy its value, and it said, “I’m worth at least a million smiles!”
Serious Sentence
Understanding value helps people decide what to buy and what to skip.
Rhyming Sentences
Silly Rhyming Sentence:
I checked the value, did the math, then laughed and skipped a pricey path!
Serious Rhyming Sentence:
When I know value, big and small, I make smart choices overall.
Money Habit Sentences and Connection
Money Habit Sentences:
Not thinking about value can lead to a bad spending habit. Thinking about value before you spend can lead to a good money habit.
Share with kids:
Learning about value helps kids compare choices and decide how to use their money wisely.
Examples of Value
The price of a toy
How much money something costs
Comparing two items to see which costs more
Deciding if something is worth the money
Examples of What Is Not Value
The size or color of an item
How fun something looks
A feeling or opinion without a price
Related Money Words
Price • Cost • Worth • Money • Choice
Opposite Money Words
Free • No cost
Questions for Kids
Ask your child or student: “How do you decide if something has enough value for you and is worth your money?”
Remember
Understanding value helps you make better money choices and build strong spending habits.
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