- Definition
Earning means getting money for the work you do or the services you provide to others.
A babysitter is earning money by taking care of children.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Earning is like getting an allowance for doing your chores — you get money for the work you do.
Ask your child: What is a job you could do to earn money?
Common mix-up: Kids often confuse any money they get, like a birthday gift, with earning. Earning is specifically getting paid for the work you do or a service you provide.
Examples
- Getting paid to walk a neighbour's dog.
- A cashier at a grocery store earns a wage for their work.
- Selling lemonade at a stand to make money.
earning is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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