My students need two iPads to read literature on finance and economics available through ibooks and research the many websites dedicated exclusively to economic education.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Teaching kids how to manage money is one of the biggest challenges we face in our society. If we can teach our kids the difference between needs and wants, how to budget and how to save, we will be preparing them to have a brighter future.
My students are first graders attending a school located in a low socioeconomic area in Los Angeles.
There are 15 boys and 7 girls between the ages of 6 and 7. My students are full of energy and are eager to learn new concepts everyday. Even though a lot of times, because of economic hardship, their parents have two jobs to be able to support their family. Lacking time to spend with them and educate them on vital concepts like money.
My Project
Teaching elementary students about money can sometimes be challenging. Many times, students have difficulty grasping the concept of money, let alone all of the complicated financial tools that have become a part of our everyday lives. Teaching children about money is so important and is a tool that they will need for the rest of their lives. Why not start them early? The two iPads will give my students the opportunity to practice vital skills about money such as recognizing coins, counting, adding, paying and making change with coins. There are so many awesome applications through the iPad for our students to practice and strengthen these skills. Back in earlier days it was so difficult to research concepts like money, but thanks to the Internet, research is a snap for students these days. With the two iPads my students will be able to go to websites full of economic and personal finance information such as the KansasCityFed.org, a website that offers educational resources for all ages.
Each age of a child requires different ways of teaching them about money.
I strongly believe technology such as iPads will help my 6 year old students strengthen their money skills. With the aid of the iPads, my students will learn that we do not need to buy everything we like. That their parents say no to most purchases, not because they cannot afford those things, but because they are unnecessary and understand that we save our money so that we will be able to pay for college and emergencies.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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