A New Cage for Nutmeg Level 12-14

In A New Cage for Nutmeg, students explore real-world applications of financial literacy by taking action to help their class pet. When the children realise that Nutmeg the rabbit needs a new cage, they brainstorm and implement ways to raise funds. Their creative solutions include selling muffins and lemonade, as well as offering dog-walking services. Through their efforts, they learn the value of teamwork, entrepreneurship, and responsible decision-making. The story effectively introduces the concept of raising money through goods and services and highlights the importance of goal-setting, persistence, and community spirit. With rich illustrations and engaging content vocabulary, this story opens discussions about responsibility and initiative while linking financial concepts to everyday experiences.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces the economic concepts of goods and services in a relatable context.
• Supports vocabulary development with topic-specific terms.
• Enhances understanding of cause and effect through student actions and outcomes.
• Reinforces phonemic awareness and decoding using consonant blends and short vowel sounds.

Classroom Ideas:

• Run a mock classroom fundraiser to model raising money for a cause.
• Create a jobs board and discuss goods versus services.
• Write persuasive signs or ads to ˜sell' items or services.
• Role-play different fundraising scenarios as a drama activity.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 5+
• Book size: 210mm x 199mm
• No small parts; printed materials only
• Safe for classroom and home reading use