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Letter to a Leprechaun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a persuasive writing paper telling a Leprechaun why they should share their gold with the student. In this persuasive writing lesson plan, students write about what they would do with their pot of gold.
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Light Bulbs Save Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners read a story called New Bulbs Provide More Light, Save Energyand answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events energy saving light bulb lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering...
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Managing My Money

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use The Berenstain Bears' to learn about money management. In this money management lesson, 2nd graders read The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense book and complete the 'Rainy Day' worksheet. Students then discuss the...
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All About Me Poster

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this biography/autobiography lesson, students read a few biographies and discuss the term and it's characteristics. Students then brainstorm what makes a good biography/autobiography and create an 'All about me' poster. Suggested...
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How Many? How Much?

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize and learn the value of coins. For this instructional activity on money, 1st graders read the book Monster Money by Grace Maccarone, discuss the role of money in society, identify various coins, and explore making...
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Stock: The Rise and Fall of Stock

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the uncertainties of investing in the stock market. They look at how company profits, good or bad news, and new competition affect share prices. They write and discuss journal entries about share prices before completing...
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Keeping Track of Our Money

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete activities to learn how to manage money. In this managing money lesson, 2nd graders read the book How the Second Grade Got $8,205.50 to Visit the Statue of Liberty and complete two related worksheets.
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Earning an Income

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the role of money in society and define how to earn an income. In this human capital instructional activity, 4th graders read the book Shoeshine Girl and discuss it. Students discuss various economic concepts and...
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Comparison Shopping

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students practice developing budgets. In this financial awareness activity, students read The Monster Money Book and list ways the characters saved money in the story. Students plan a budget and demonstrate how to look for bargains when...
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Using Credit and Spending Money Wisely

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students discuss how to spend money wisely. For this consumer math lesson, students read the book, Mr. Popper's Penguins and discuss how much it costs to take care of a pet. Students complete a worksheet to calculate the total cost of...
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Getting There

For Teachers K - 4th
Pupils practice reading a pictograph. In this data analysis instructional activity, students collect data and create their own pictograph. A pupils worksheet is included.
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No Name Calling

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use literacy skills to gain information about tolerance. In these lessons on acceptance, student read stories, answer questions, survey students, and plan a citizenship week to encourage participation in a No Name Calling week.
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Savings and Earnings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete several activities to learn about earning, budgeting, and saving money. In this saving money lesson, 5th graders read a book about saving money and complete a 'Savings and Earnings' worksheet. Students work in...
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Saving and Creating a Personal Budget

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders brainstorm ways to save money. In this financial awareness lesson, 5th graders read a chapter from the book, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and create a personal budget for themselves.
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The Monkey and the Coconuts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this puzzle based worksheet, young scholars read a short story featured in the Saturday Evening Post in 1926. After reading the story, students determine the starting number of coconuts that were available to the shipwrecked island...
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Walk-a-thon

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve word problems. In this math instructional activity, 5th graders read the word problem and determine what is being asked. Students solve the problem and explain how they reached their solution.
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Independent Investigation

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars classify objects. In this math lesson plan, students sort and classify objects based on their characteristics. Young scholars identify characteristics of objects.
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Savings and Budget

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of developing a budget. In this financial awareness instructional activity, 2nd graders read the book The Case of the Shrunken Allowance and brainstorm ways they can save and budget money. Students...
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Currency and Exchange Rates

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders share the book, "The Story of Money" and discuss the uses of money, bartering, trade and the history of money. Students discuss various ways of spending: cash, check, debit/credit cards and review the check writing process....
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The Leaves in October

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars determine whether or not to save or spend and defend a decision.  In this personal finance lesson, students identify opportunity cost of various spending and saving decisions. Young scholars read a story where two...
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Money Issued

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore economic issues. In this economics lesson, 4th graders read Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday and discuss how Alexander wasted his money. Students write about a time when they made a poor money decision.
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Morning Work

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete their morning work. In this math and editing instructional activity, 1st graders complete addition and subtraction problems, edit sentences and share their answers. Students can also create math problems of their own.
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Popcorn Nutrition

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students read a snack nutrition chart and answer questions. They compare nutrition levels of snack foods. They correctly calculate differences in nutritional value.
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One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab.

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars count by pairs and sets of feet, while reading a story that coincides with this practice. In this math instructional activity, students use their skills to count by multiples and adding on to numbers when they add up feet...