Teaching about Money (Financial Literacy) to Children - Week 3 Curriculum

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Week 3: Earning and Labor
Activities:
Lesson Plan:
Worksheets:
Book List:
Tools & Equipment:
Toys & Materials:
Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs):

Week 3: Earning and Labor

Activities:

Discussion Circle: Facilitate a group discussion where students share ideas on ways to earn money, encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
Role-Playing Scenarios: Engage students in role-play activities, such as operating a lemonade stand or completing household chores for payment, to explore the concept of earning money through labor.

Lesson Plan:

Exploring Income Sources: Introduce students to various methods of earning money, including jobs, entrepreneurship, and performing tasks for others.
Understanding Value: Discuss the concept of labor and the notion that earning money requires effort and contribution to society.

Worksheets:

Earning Potential: Provide brainstorming sheets where students can jot down different ways they can earn money, encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and creativity.

Book List:

“A Chair for My Mother” by Vera B. Williams: Share a heartwarming story about a family’s determination to save money for a special purchase, emphasizing the value of hard work and perseverance.

Tools & Equipment:

Role-Play Costumes: Enhance immersion with costumes and props representing various occupations, allowing students to embody different roles and professions.

Toys & Materials:

Chore Charts with Rewards: Encourage responsibility and work ethic with chore charts that offer rewards for completing tasks, reinforcing the connection between labor and income.

Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs):

Visual Aids of Professions: Provide visual aids depicting different professions and occupations, broadening students’ awareness of career opportunities and income sources.

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