Annie’s Pet
Annie wants to buy a pet with her birthday money, but on her way she buys a toy, a collar, a dish, and a leash and discovers that she has no money left for the pet. In the end, a woman gives her a pet from the animal shelter.
Economic Concepts
- Consumer
- Goods
- Spending
- Opportunity Costs
- Income
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Personal Finance


Lesson 1, Annie’s Pet
from Personal Finance and Children’s Literature:
Students use a Spending Journal to help them learn about good spending habits.