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Jobs & Earnings — Matching

Match kid-friendly jobs to typical earnings.
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Teaching Notes

There is no single "correct" real-world price — focus on reasonable estimation, not exact matching to real markets.

Vocabulary
Earnings: The money someone receives for doing work.
Job: A task someone does, often in exchange for money.
Common Mistakes
  • Matching every job to the same amount without comparing effort/time
Differentiation
SupportStart by matching the two most obvious pairs first.
ChallengeRank the jobs from least to most effort and compare to earnings.
Discussion Questions
  • Which job takes the most time? Should it earn the most?
  • What job would you want to do to earn money?
Extension Activities
  • List 3 more kid-friendly jobs not on the worksheet.
Parent Tip

Ask your child what a fair price would be for a job they could do, like walking the dog.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

10 minutes

Skills Practiced
Job earning estimation