JA Ourselves introduces kindergarten students to the intersection of financial literacy and early elementary grades social studies learning objectives. Through hands-on classroom activities, the program provides students with an introduction to personal economics and the choices consumers make to meet their needs and wants. It also introduces students to the role of money in society while providing them with practical information about earning, saving, and sharing money
Welcome to JA Ourselves! This site has been created to help educators and volunteers facilitate JA Ourselves with students.
Tips for success:
This site is designed to be used by educators and volunteers and offers ease of access to instructional content and student materials.
Educators may use links to the student activities to share with students or print as needed.
There is a link to the Guide for Volunteers and Teachers by session.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? Contact Syreeta Mitchell for assistance: smitchell@jacols.org
JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See link below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.