Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Lessons

Students learn the different ways that people contribute to their local community. They also spend time thinking about their skills and how they can use them to help other people. At the end of the session, students have the chance to get creative and make their own "hot mess" painting.

Guest Host: Ryleigh Riddle of Just Plain Fabulous

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This session focuses on businesses we see in a community and how government works for the people who live in that community. Students begin to understand how citizens choose leaders to run the government and how those leaders make rules and laws that protect every citizen. Students also learn how government leaders give back to the community.

Guest Host: Commissioner Eddie Jones, Jr. of Shelby County Board of Commissioners

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Students learn about money and how to identify different coins and bills. They hear a story about a "big idea" that required people to raise money. Later on, students have the chance to create their very own piggy bank so they can save money to buy the things they need and want.

Guest Host: Joelle Rogin of Pinnacle Financial Partners

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