Recess Pocket Money

[afterCbeforeE]

During P1 school’s orientation day, (which would probably be at the end of the year) I suppose you may take a look at the canteen and the price list? Else, $2 would be more than enough for 1 recess.

[sharonkhoo]

pianolesson86:

Hi parents,


Next year, my boy is going to Primary 1 . I wonder how much pocket money I should give him on recess time. Any idea?

I like to go by need, even for my kids who are in sec school. Check the canteen prices and give him enough to get a decent snack/meal but not so much that he has lots to spend on unnecessary items. Also tell him what you prefer him to avoid. It will be a good time to start a saving habit as well by getting him to set aside something every day.

[jedamum]

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewto ... cket+money

[12mum]

Hm…let me think.


It was $2 for p1. I gave coins so that he was able to count and if he forgot to take the change, it was just a few cents.

Also $2 emergency money in his bag.

[3kiddos]

I gave my kids $1 for recess in p1 and 2. Enough for food with a little change (can make phone calls), no drinks.

[msscarlet]

I give about $1.50 and it’s sufficient for fried rice etc.

[zbear]

When my kids were in Lower Primary (esp Primary 1), I always pack snack (bread) + water. They don’t buy food from the canteen becos there is not enuf time n they are still too young to manage buying food on their own.

[BlueBells]

Enough to eat the most expensive item in the canteen + a "die die" must save amount of 20 cents. And emergency money of $2 in case we forget to give pocket money.

[S_Mummy]

I gave $2 lower primary till P4.