Help me give my students books about money and items to buy in our class store.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Terry's classroom raised $171
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students come in everyday roaring and ready to go! Our day always begins with several hugs and exciting news that they have to share with me. To be surrounded by children who love you despite your flaws, can't wait to see you every day, and think you hung the moon is the greatest gift in the world!
The majority of my students come from high poverty homes and many don't have Internet access at home.
It is not uncommon for students to come to second grade on a first-grade level. Because of this, it seems that we are playing catch up for most of the year.
Luckily, I teach in a wonderful school where teachers are willing to share resources and do whatever it takes to help students achieve success. Although many of my students are facing various challenges including broken homes, being raised by grandparents and high poverty, they are very motivated learners.
My Project
I would like to teach my students about financial literacy during our economics unit. Every year, second-grade students learn about producers and consumers, as well as buying and trading. The books I have requested will be a wonderful resource to read to my students about financial literacy and branch into the importance of saving money. At the conclusion of our economics study, I would like for my students to participate in a class store.
For two weeks, my students will be able to earn classroom bucks for completing homework and being kind, responsible citizens.
They will then be able to use those classroom bucks to purchase items from the "class store". Students will work in teams to build items such as cars, houses and gadgets. They will then get to take turns "buying" items from their classmates. This will give my students the opportunity to earn, build and spend money. If you help fund my project, my students are sure to have a fun time learning about the importance of finances!
More than half of 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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