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Piggy Bank Primer: Saving and Budgeting Unit PlanPiggy Bank Primer: Saving and Budgeting Unit Plan
Publisher
Federal Reserve Bank
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3rd - 5th
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Math
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4 days
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Piggy Bank Primer: Saving and Budgeting

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Introduce young economists to basic concepts like unlimited wants, opportunity costs, saving, and budgeting with this workbook designed by the Federal Reserve Bank.

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Concepts

money

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide class members with a daily allowance of paper money they can use for the various activities

Classroom Considerations

  • The 36-page workbook, designed by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, includes activities, puzzles, a glossary of terms, and a budget tracker

Pros

  • The teacher's guide includes detailed plans and suggestions for additional activities

Cons

  • Although designed for 6-9 year olds, the plans would work better with older learners

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