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Money Habitudes for Teens
| Publisher: |
LifeWise |
| Web Address: |
www.moneyhabitudes.com |
| Contact: |
Syble Solomon
syble@lifewise.us |
| Target Grades: |
9-12 |
| Cost: |
Classroom Special: set of 30 decks of cards, guide for the teacher and a link for free downloads of activities in the guide can be used as is or adapted for presentations, assignments, handouts and classroom activities. |
| Training Available: |
Yes |
| Clock Hours Available: |
Yes |
| Format: |
Decks of cards (which can be reused) Guide provides 5 lesson plans with web downloads (all of the activities can be downloaded in word and pdf formats. They can be adapted for presentations, handouts, assignments and activities. Adult cards (English) |
| Lesson Structure: |
Stand-alone Lessons; Unit Lessons; Interdependent Lessons; Five lesson plans are provided. Lesson plan #2 is the basic activity where students do the card sort. Each of the lesson plans can be used as a stand-alone or combined in any way. They easily complement comprehensive skill based money management curriculums. Each lesson plan can be done in 45 minutes but each can be expanded by using the activities for more discussion. They are a hands-on activity and students love playing with cards. |
| Instructional Hours Required: |
Stand-Alone Lessons; Unit Lessons; Complete Curriculum; The five lesson plans require a minimum of 45 minutes each. Each lesson plan can stand alone. The main activity where students sort the cards to discover their own habits and attitudes about money is frequently used to begin the unit on finances. |
| Languages: |
Money Habitudes for Teens and the Guide for Educators is only available in English. The original Money Habitudes for adults is also available in Spanish and the directions are included in the deck of cards. |
| Proof of Effectiveness: |
Implied |
| Aligned to Washington State Standards: |
No |
| Aligned to Jump$tart Standards: |
Yes |
| Additional Publisher Comments: |
Bulk orders can be discounted further. The cards are a simple toolbox that quickly engage students and are very flexible. Students and teachers frequently comment on how easy they are to use and that the teens like them. The cards are also endorsed by the Institute of Consumer Financial Education and are recommended in Canada for bankruptcy educators. |
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