Activity 1: Get Set for Goals (Teacher Guide & Lesson Slides)
Learning to set goals helps students manage money. The lesson focuses on short- and long-term goals, as they relate to saving, with real-world examples. Students then set their own savings goals. In addition, they explore factors (such as advertising and peer pressure) that might influence their decisions to spend or save money. (from FDIC Money Smart program)
Activity 2: Make a Plan (Teacher Guide & Lesson Slides)
Learners put their financial skills to the test in this module as they travel through a simulation on creating a budget. The module will explore fundamental elements of creating a plan for how students spend their money and reach their savings goals. In addition, the module will provide real-world scenarios for students to apply budgeting principles. (from FDIC Money Smart program)