Ourselves
(Grade K) is designed to develop personal
economic concepts through read-aloud stories
and hands-on activities presented by the
volunteer. This program is delivered as
a series of five 25-minute activities recommended
for students in kindergarten. The self-contained
program kit includes detailed activity plans
and stories for the volunteer and materials
for 30 students.
SESSIONS
KEY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
One: Robbie's Trip to the Farm
Students
are introduced to a storybook character
and his visit to a family farm. Through
a group discussion and drawing pictures
of their favorite animals, they discover
that individuals make choices.
recognize the role of self.
appreciate individual differences.
Two: Angie and the Carnival
Students
are introduced to a storybook character
and her plans to earn money by making
and selling crafts at a carnival.
define
money.
identify
one form of money coins.
differentiate
coins.
Three: Charlie Plants a Garden
Students
learn how the storybook characters
work together to plant a community
garden.
recognize
the importance of working together.
discover
rewards other than money.
Four: Meagan Buys a Present
Students
recognize the importance of saving
money to buy something they want through
a story about a girl who must save
to buy a birthday present.
discuss the importance of saving
money.
identify a place where people
save money.
demonstrate how to save money.
name something they would like
to save for.
Five: Dylan and the New Playground
Students
learn how the storybook characters
save money to buy new playground equipment
for their school.
identify ways money can be used
to benefit others.
