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- Math
- Arithmetic
Make counting and learning about money fun! Teach your kids math and how to make smart money choices at the same time!
- Math
- Arithmetic
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About Stephanie
Stephanie Cox is an author and former teacher who creates engaging stories that build empathy, confidence, and real-world life skills for young readers.
She tutors in basic math skills in a fun and engaging way, using monsterbucks and includes lessons on saving, spending, and giving that help kids make choices, learn from their mistakes, and build agency.
She founded Money Monsters LLC, with the mission to address the fundamental gap in financial literacy education for children, particularly those aged 5-10.
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The 60-minute gamified tutoring breakdown
Phase 1: Launch (5 min) — The Hook
Start with a micro-win. Ask a fun icebreaker question or give a quick "guess and earn 5 points" challenge that connects to the topic. This sets the tone: learning is rewarding. Show the point counter immediately so students see they're already winning. I use a visual progression ladder so they understand the path ahead.
Phase 2: Core Learning (30 min) — Progressive Unlocking
Break content into 3–4 "levels" (5–7 min each). After each concept explanation, lock them into a quick checkpoint challenge (3–5 questions, ~2 min). They unlock the next level only after passing. This creates natural pacing gates and prevents passive listening. Use a visible progress bar that fills as they complete levels. Award points per level completion, not just for correctness — this rewards effort over perfection.
Phase 3: Practice (15 min) — Speed & Streak Rewards
Timed problem sets (3–5 minutes of focused work). Offer speed bonuses: full points for solving in under X time, half for solving by the deadline. I Introduce a streak counter that tracks consecutive correct answers — this gamifies accuracy and builds momentum. Include 1–2 "challenge problems" (slightly harder) worth double points for those ready to push.
Phase 4: Closing Sprint (10 min) — Finale & Reflection
Final mini-quiz (5 questions, quick) to lock in learning. Reveal the total points and level achieved, plus a comparison to their starting score (creates a visible growth arc). Award a badge or certificate (even if it's digital/printed — it's motivating). Close with the next goal: "Next time we'll tackle…", priming them to return.
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- 5 h: $250
- 10 h: $499
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This first lesson offered with Stephanie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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