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Ages 5 to 7 · ages 5–7
Money Basics · Grades K–2
A gentle 6-week intro to money: what it is, where it comes from, saving it, and telling needs from wants.
6 weeks 8 lessons 1–2× / week · 20–30 min
Standards alignment
- NSFE/NCFE: 'Content' pillar (financial education in schools)
- OECD/INFE Youth competency: A. Money & transactions
- NEP 2020 §4.6: experiential learning (unplugged activities)
Week by week (6 weeks)
| Wk | Theme | Lessons | CSTA tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is money? | Unplugged: Hold a class 'swap meet': kids barter stickers, then try again using paper 'coins'. Which was easier? | · |
| 2 | The shapes of money | · | |
| 3 | Where money comes from | Unplugged: Each kid names one 'job' they could do at home and what it's worth in stickers. | · |
| 4 | Needs vs wants | Unplugged: Sort picture cards into two hoops: NEED and WANT. Talk about the tricky ones. | · |
| 5 | Keeping it safe | · | |
| 6 | Show what you know | Unplugged: Decorate a real jar as a savings goal. What are you saving for? | · |