Would You Rather Buy a Hundred $1 Toys or One $100 Toy?
Simulate buying one hundred one dollar toys versus one one hundred dollar toy using tokens, compare playtime, durability, and create a results chart.
Step-by-step guide to Would You Rather Buy a Hundred $1 Toys or One $100 Toy?
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Step 1
Collect all the materials from the Materials Needed list and bring them to your workspace.
Step 2
On the paper draw two big boxes next to each other.
Step 3
Write the label "100 $1 Toys" above the left box and "One $100 Toy" above the right box.
Step 4
Put 100 small tokens inside the left box and put the one large token inside the right box.
Step 5
Write a number of minutes you would play with one $1 toy on the paper.
Step 6
Write a number of minutes you would play with one $100 toy on the paper.
Step 7
Multiply the minutes for one $1 toy by 100 and write the total minutes for 100 $1 toys.
Step 8
Compare the total minutes for 100 $1 toys to the minutes for the one $100 toy and write which gives more playtime.
Step 9
Draw a durability scale from 1 to 5 on the paper where 1 means breaks quickly and 5 means very sturdy.
Step 10
Give and write a durability rating on the scale for one $1 toy after one play session.
Step 11
Give and write a durability rating on the scale for the $100 toy after one play session.
Step 12
Calculate and write the estimated durability for 100 plays of a $1 toy by multiplying the one-play durability effect and compare that number to the $100 toy durability.
Step 13
Draw a neat results chart with columns labeled Toy Type Playtime Durability and fill in the numbers you wrote using the ruler and coloring materials.
Step 14
Share your finished chart and what you learned about the two choices on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of 100 small tokens if we don't have that many?
Use 100 pennies, dried beans, pasta pieces, buttons or paper punched dots for the left box and a larger coin, marble, or big LEGO for the one large token in the right box when you 'Put 100 small tokens inside the left box and put the one large token inside the right box.'
I'm having trouble counting 100 tokens and multiplying the minutes — what should we try?
Count the tokens in 10 groups of 10 and write tallies on your paper, then use a calculator or skip-count by tens to 'Multiply the minutes for one $1 toy by 100' so you can quickly get the total minutes for 100 $1 toys.
How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, draw smaller boxes and use 10 $1 toy tokens and add instead of multiplying, while older kids can keep the 100 tokens, calculate cost-per-minute, and make the 'Draw a durability scale' and 'Draw a neat results chart' more detailed with extra columns and calculations.
How can we make the final chart or presentation more interesting or accurate?
Take photos during real timed play sessions, add a cost-per-minute column to your 'Draw a neat results chart with columns labeled Toy Type Playtime Durability' using your ruler and coloring materials, and then upload the photos and conclusions when you 'Share your finished chart and what you learned about the two choices on DIY.org.'
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Facts about personal finance for kids
🪙 One hundred $1 toys equals one $100 toy in cost — but not always in fun or longevity.
⏱️ Kids often spend most of their playtime with a few favorite toys, no matter how many they own.
🔧 Cheaper toys tend to break sooner, but simple repairs can teach skills and extend their life.
📊 Making a results chart helps you see patterns like total playtime, durability, and value per dollar.
💡 Choosing many small items versus one big one is a classic example of opportunity cost.
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