SKILLS
abstract and
concrete thinking
following
directions
graphing interpreting
information
listening
responsively
matching
sequencing
teamwork
Junior
Achievement Elementary
Grade Programs
Ourselvesฎ
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
Activity
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.
Activity
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.
Activity
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.
Activity
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.
Activity
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.
