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3-5, 6-8

Work, Earnings, and Economics: “Lyddie” by Katherine Paterson

This updated lesson is based on the novel, Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson. Set mainly in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1840s, 13-year-old Lyddie Worthen, works six days a week, from dawn until dusk, running weaving looms in a murky dust-and lint-filled factory, trying to save enough money to…
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K-2, 3-5

Curious George Economics

Use the lovable character Curious George to capture student attention while teaching about personal finance and economics.
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K-2

Teach About Spending with “Bunny Money”

In this lesson, students listen to the story of Ruby and Max, two bunnies that go shopping and make many spending decisions. Students are introduced to short-term and long-term savings goals to help them save for goods they want in the future. After a goal-sorting activity, students choos…
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3-5, 6-8

PBS-NOVA Financial Lab

Managing money is hard! Even when you know what you should do, it can be hard to actually do it. In these games from the PBS science series NOVA, students practice strategies for making financial decisions by taking care of a pet while learning how to overcome common behavioral biases.
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6-8, 9-12

Set a Savings Goal

In this personal finance activity, students will identify the steps needed to meet a savings goal.
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