Vlad spins a trompo between the stalls of the moonlit market.

Grade 3 · Vlad is 9

Vlad Earns and Exchanges

How markets work: earning, trading, and comparing before you buy.

The market is full of things Vlad wants — and full of lessons. When the same toy costs less at the stall across the lane, Vlad starts asking the questions markets are built on.

What your students learn

  • Where prices come from — the same trompo, two stalls, two prices
  • Comparing value, not just cost
  • Earning through real work and fair exchange
  • Why sellers and buyers both need each other

For the teacher

Read-aloud guide with a classroom market-day activity and price-comparison cards.