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Word and Category
Word: Worth
Related Definition: Value
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 matters in terms of money and choices.
Definitions
In Simple Words
Worth means how much something matters or costs.
Worth helps you decide if something is a good use of your money.
A Little More Grown-Up
Worth describes how much something is valued, often measured by money. It helps people decide whether a purchase is a good idea or not.
Context Clues
You may see the word “worth” in Sammy Rabbit stories and activities when kids are deciding whether to buy something, save their money, or wait.
Sammy Says Sentences
Sammy Says: “Just because you want something doesn’t always mean it’s worth it!”
Silly Sentence
I asked my sandwich what it was worth, and it said, “Two bites and a smile!”
Serious Sentence
Thinking about whether something is worth it can help you make smart money choices.
Rhyming Sentences
Silly Rhyming Sentence:
I checked the worth, did some thought, then skipped the thing I almost bought!
Serious Rhyming Sentence:
When I think what’s worth my pay, I make better choices every day.
Money Habit Sentences and Connection
Money Habit Sentences:
Buying things without thinking about worth can lead to a bad spending habit. Thinking about whether something is worth it can lead to a good money habit.
Share with kids:
Learning about worth helps kids pause, compare, and decide how to use their money.
Examples of Worth
Deciding if a toy is worth the price
Thinking about whether a game is worth saving for
Choosing to wait if something is not worth it
Examples of What Is Not Worth
How something looks without knowing the price
Wanting something without thinking about cost
A free item that costs no money
Related Money Words
Value • Price • Cost • Choice • Money
Opposite Money Words
Free • No cost
Questions for Kids
Ask your child or student: “How do you decide if something is worth your money?”
Remember
Thinking about what something is worth helps you build smart spending habits.
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