Is your child Economically Literate? You might be surprised at the answer! Over the past several weeks, Ally’s mom has been coming in to Room 204 to present lessons from Junior Achievement as a curricular tie-in to our Social Studies program.
So far, students have spent time learning financial concepts such as taxes, city planning, interest, needs and wants, and interdependence. They are better understanding the circular flow of money in our economy while practicing math, speaking, listening and cooperative learning skills.
To enhance our in-class discussions, be sure to share appropriate information with your child about household income and expenditures, as well as the decisions made between our needs and wants. Whether helping to budget groceries for the week, or planning ahead to finance the next family outing, your children will learn so much from these real-world examples. Students have also been learning how to keep a checkbook register – so take the opportunity to open a savings account for them and have them keep track of the growing balance themselves.
The concept of taxes will re-enter our lessons a little later on when we study the road to the American Revolution. Until then, be sure to ask your child about their weekly Junior Achievement lessons!
Our first book talks were last week and they got us off to a great start! You can check them out from the link on our blog.
You might notice I’ve started using an email newsletter. I’m trying to iron out the wrinkles – feedback is welcome! Thanks!
Dream Big!!
