Fundamentals of

Funds

Curriculum

Fundamentals of Funds teaches K-5th grade students the necessary concepts of finances.  Students learn the foundation of the economic system through games, real life scenarios and prizes. The students are introduced to the money system in a fun and playful way, which helps with memorization.  This leads to a greater success in their economic future. 

 

Week 1

  • Explaining Money   

  • Money: Difference in Amounts-Types of Money-Correct Change

 

Week 4

  • Saving vs. Spending - Keep a little for a rainy day - Save your change

Week 2

  • How to Earn Money -Assign Jobs with Salaries

  • Where does Money come from?

 

Week 5

Keeping Up with Your Cash - Receipts-  What do you have left

Week 3

  • Spending Wisely -Wants vs Needs- Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

 

Week 6

  • Make a wish list

  • How long to save up for these items

 

Week 7

  • Let’s Go Shopping- Spending what you’ve earned

Week 8

  • Know the Worth - Price vs Value

 
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