As an elementary science and art teacher, I aim to provide a well-rounded education that nurtures creativity and critical thinking. Along with teaching hands-on science experiments and fostering artistic expression, I want to introduce my students to essential life skills like financial literacy. By combining these subjects, I can help my students develop both practical and creative problem-solving abilities that will serve them throughout their lives.
To achieve this, I’m requesting support to purchase resources from Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) that focus on financial literacy and a classroom token economy system.
TpT offers engaging, age-appropriate materials that will allow me to teach important financial concepts such as saving, budgeting, and earning through interactive activities and real-world simulations. These resources will help my students understand how money works while reinforcing responsibility and decision-making skills.
By integrating financial literacy into our science and art curriculum, I hope to provide my students with a more holistic education—one that prepares them academically and equips them with critical life skills. Your generous support will help us build a classroom where creativity and financial understanding thrive together.
Thank you for considering our project and helping us shape a brighter future for our students!
More than a third 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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